Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $57,774.71 - $72,218.39
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive base salary
Annual incentive plan
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
sick leave
Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Free parking
daily meals
Job Description
LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world's largest airline catering and hospitality providers, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the airline catering industry. Recognized as the "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for 2023 and 2024, the company has established a stellar reputation by consistently delivering outstanding culinary experiences and exceptional service to its clients and their passengers across North and Latin America. With a dynamic and dedicated workforce, LSG Sky Chefs prides itself on fostering a collaborative work environment where talented employees can thrive and contribute to the company's ongoing success. The company's... Show More
Job Requirements
- Completion of a culinary apprenticeship or recognized culinary certification
- 3 to 5 years of commercial cooking experience
- Solid understanding of HACCP regulations and food safety standards
- Proven ability to manage food production and inventory
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software
- Ability to work on-site in Des Plaines, USA
- Capability to stand for extended periods and manage fast-paced kitchen environment
Job Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in commercial cooking or completion of a culinary apprenticeship or certification from a recognized culinary school
- Solid knowledge of food hygiene regulations (HACCP) and best kitchen safety practices
- Ability to manage food costs, control stock levels, minimize waste, and operate within budgetary guidelines
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and guide kitchen teams effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong organizational abilities
- Commitment to delivering exceptional culinary experiences for clients and customers
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications to support operational efficiency
Job Duties
- Execute and supervise food production activities such as cleaning, cutting, marinating, seasoning, cooking of food items
- Assume responsibilities of Executive Chef when unavailable including vacation and off-days
- Supervise, coordinate and control kitchen helpers in food storage and maintaining tidiness following the first in - first out principle
- Conduct, coordinate and supervise inventories
- Monitor material consumption and order required food and equipment daily to satisfy production plan
- Participate in development of food products and menus for menu presentations
- Update catering manuals as necessary and execute countermeasures in production for customer complaints
- Support training of kitchen helpers
- Maintain and monitor hygiene, health and safety standards and ensure HACCP compliance
- Conduct quality control checks and ensure compliance with recipe specifications
- Ensure that kitchen area is properly organized, staffed, and directed
- Guide, motivate and develop employees within Human Resources policies
- Promote company values and management principles in the department
- Implement and control cost budgets and initiate corrective actions when necessary
- Support company initiatives such as Global Quality Standard, HACCP, and Lean Manufacturing
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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