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Sous Chef - Food Production/Airline Catering

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $55,023.54 - $68,779.42
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
performance bonuses

Job Description

LSG Sky Chefs is a world-renowned leader in airline catering and hospitality services, recognized as one of the largest providers in the industry. With a strong presence across North and Latin America, LSG Sky Chefs is dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences on board some of the world's leading airlines. The company has earned accolades such as "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for 2023 and 2024, underscoring its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Known for its dynamic approach, LSG Sky Chefs thrives on the passion and talent of its employees who are pivotal to its... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Formal culinary education or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years experience in high-volume commercial or institutional kitchen
  • knowledge of HACCP, GMP and relevant regulatory standards
  • leadership experience managing kitchen staff
  • strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • excellent communication skills
  • ability to work on-site in Pittsburgh-USA-15231
  • capable of handling fast-paced and high-volume food production environment

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary education or equivalent experience
  • formal culinary training or 3-5 years experience in high-volume commercial or institutional kitchen
  • strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA, OSHA regulations
  • proven ability to lead, train and motivate kitchen staff in fast-paced production environment
  • experience managing large-scale food preparation focusing on quality, consistency and timeliness
  • skilled in managing food costs, waste reduction, and daily inventory planning
  • high standards for food presentation, portioning, and cleanliness
  • strong communication skills with ability to collaborate across departments and shifts
  • comfortable using kitchen technology, production tracking systems, and basic Microsoft Office tools

Job Duties

  • Executes and supervises food production activities such as cleaning, cutting, marinating, seasoning, and cooking food items
  • assumes responsibilities of Executive Chef during absence including menu presentations to customers
  • supervises, coordinates, and controls kitchen helpers in food storage maintaining tidiness and first in first out principle
  • conducts, coordinates, and supervises inventories
  • monitors material consumption and orders required food and equipment daily to satisfy production plans
  • participates in the development of food products and menus
  • updates catering manuals as 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 according to HACCP regulations
  • conducts quality checks of goods received
  • monitors and ensures compliance with recipe specifications
  • ensures area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed
  • guides, motivates and develops subordinate employees according to Human Resources Policy
  • enforces company values and management principles in the department
  • implements and controls cost budget and initiates corrective actions
  • participates and supports company initiatives such as Global Quality Standard, HACCP, and Lean Manufacturing

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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