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Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $71,530.60 - $89,412.85
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
paid time off (PTO)
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Meals
growth and development opportunities
Job Description
LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, renowned for delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service across North and Latin America. Celebrated for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, the company was honored as the "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for both 2023 and 2024. LSG Sky Chefs prides itself on its dynamic team of dedicated employees who consistently uphold the highest standards in food production, quality, and customer satisfaction. As a leading organization in airline catering, LSG Sky Chefs emphasizes sustainability, operational efficiency, and culinary innovation to meet the diverse needs of its airline clients and their passengers.Show More
The role of Sous Chef at LSG Sky Chefs in San Jose, USA, offers a unique opportunity for culinary professionals to engage in high-quality food preparation within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment. This on-site position carries a salary range of $71,530.60 to $89,412.85 and involves the critical responsibility of overseeing the preparation and production of airline meals that meet rigorous company standards and menu specifications. The Sous Chef will supervise over 20 kitchen production team members, ensuring that every meal is prepared with precision concerning portion weight, seasoning, and presentation. In addition, the role demands vigilant adherence to all necessary safety, hygiene, and quality protocols, including the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards.
Beyond culinary oversight, the Sous Chef is expected to take on leadership functions by coordinating kitchen activities, managing inventory, and maintaining food storage in alignment with best practices such as the first in-first out principle. The role also encompasses collaboration with the Executive Chef, including assuming their responsibilities during absences. Strong leadership and communication skills are vital as the Sous Chef will guide and motivate kitchen helpers, support their training, and help foster a positive, compliant, and productive kitchen environment.
This position requires a candidate with a solid background in commercial cooking or formal culinary education, proficient knowledge of food safety regulations, and experience managing food production while controlling costs and minimizing waste. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant computer applications is also important for managing inventories and production planning effectively. LSG Sky Chefs offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its employees, making it an attractive workplace for culinary talents aiming for growth and excellence in the airline catering sector.Show Less
Beyond culinary oversight, the Sous Chef is expected to take on leadership functions by coordinating kitchen activities, managing inventory, and maintaining food storage in alignment with best practices such as the first in-first out principle. The role also encompasses collaboration with the Executive Chef, including assuming their responsibilities during absences. Strong leadership and communication skills are vital as the Sous Chef will guide and motivate kitchen helpers, support their training, and help foster a positive, compliant, and productive kitchen environment.
This position requires a candidate with a solid background in commercial cooking or formal culinary education, proficient knowledge of food safety regulations, and experience managing food production while controlling costs and minimizing waste. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant computer applications is also important for managing inventories and production planning effectively. LSG Sky Chefs offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its employees, making it an attractive workplace for culinary talents aiming for growth and excellence in the airline catering sector.Show Less
Job Requirements
- Apprenticeship or certification from culinary school
- Three to five years of experience in commercial cooking
- Knowledge of HACCP and food hygiene regulations
- Ability to manage food costs and stock levels effectively
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Leadership capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related computer applications
Job Qualifications
- Three to five years of experience in commercial cooking or certification from culinary school
- Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations (HACCP)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Ability to understand and apply financial controls including food cost management and waste minimization
- Service-oriented mindset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications
Job Duties
- Executes and supervises food production activities including cleaning, cutting, marinating, seasoning, and cooking of food items
- Assumes responsibilities of Executive Chef during their absence such as vacation, off-days, and menu presentation to customers
- Supervise, coordinate and control kitchen helpers in food storage maintaining tidiness and following the first in-first out principle
- Conducts, coordinates and supervises inventories
- Monitors material consumption and orders required food and equipment daily to satisfy the production plan
- Participates in the development of food products and menus for menu presentations
- Ensures adherence to catering manuals and conducts updates when necessary
- Executes countermeasures in production in case of customer complaints
- Supports training of kitchen helpers
- Maintains and monitors hygiene, health and safety standards and ensures HACCP compliance
- Conducts quality control checks and quality checks of goods received
- Monitors compliance with recipe specifications
- Organizes, staffs, and directs the kitchen area of responsibility
- Guides, motivates and develops subordinate employees following Human Resources policy
- Upholds company values and management principles within the department
- Implements and controls cost budgets and initiates corrective actions if necessary
- Participates and supports company initiatives such as Global Quality Standard (GQS), HACCP, and Lean Manufacturing
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