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LSG Sky Chefs

Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $78,027.73 - $82,534.87
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development opportunities
Flexible work schedule

Job Description

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, recognized globally for its exceptional culinary expertise and innovative approach to airline catering services. With a solid reputation for delivering superior quality meals and outstanding service, LSG Sky Chefs has been honored as the “Airline Caterer of the Year in North America” for both 2023 and 2024. The company operates extensively across North and Latin America, catering to a diverse clientele while maintaining the highest standards in food preparation, safety, and customer satisfaction. As a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, LSG Sky Chefs values its talented workforce,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Education in culinary arts or related field
  • 3 to 5 years of professional cooking experience
  • Certification from an accredited culinary school preferred
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations including HACCP
  • Ability to work weekends and flexible shifts including day and night
  • Excellent leadership and communication abilities
  • Skilled in inventory management and kitchen staff supervision

Job Qualifications

  • Three to five years of experience in commercial cooking or apprenticeship or certification from culinary school
  • Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations including HACCP
  • Understanding of financial controls related to food cost management and waste minimization
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Service orientation
  • Leadership skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications

Job Duties

  • Execute and supervise food production activities including cleaning, cutting, marinating, seasoning, and cooking food items
  • Assume responsibilities of Executive Chef during their absence including vacation and off-days, and menu presentations
  • Supervise and coordinate kitchen helpers in food storage ensuring tidiness and adherence to first in first out principle
  • Conduct, coordinate and supervise inventories
  • Monitor material consumption and order necessary food and equipment daily
  • Participate in food product and menu development for presentations
  • Update catering manuals as needed and execute countermeasures in response to customer complaints
  • Support kitchen helper training
  • Maintain and monitor hygiene, health, and safety standards ensuring HACCP compliance
  • Conduct quality control checks and ensure recipe specification adherence
  • Conduct quality checks of received goods
  • Ensure proper organization, staffing, and direction of area of responsibility
  • Guide, motivate, and develop subordinate employees within Human Resources policies
  • Promote company values and management principles within the department
  • Implement and control cost budget, initiating corrective actions when needed
  • Participate and support initiatives such as Global Quality Standard, HACCP, and Lean Manufacturing

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location