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LSG Sky Chefs

Sous Chef - Hot Food

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $57,775.00 - $72,218.00
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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
Work-life balance

Job Description

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest and most reputable airline catering and hospitality providers, renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and outstanding culinary service. Serving clients across North and Latin America, LSG Sky Chefs has been recognized as the "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for both 2023 and 2024, an honor underscoring its industry leadership and dedication to quality. The company’s dynamic approach integrates cutting-edge culinary techniques with strict hygiene and safety standards, ensuring a world-class dining experience for airline passengers. The workforce at LSG Sky Chefs is its greatest asset, with talented... Show More

Job Requirements

  • three to five years of experience in commercial cooking or apprenticeship or certification from culinary school
  • knowledge of food and hygiene regulations (HACCP)
  • understanding and demonstration of financial controls such as keeping food cost within budget and minimizing waste
  • good communication and organizational skills
  • service orientation
  • leadership skills
  • proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications

Job Qualifications

  • three to five years of experience in commercial cooking or apprenticeship or certification from culinary school
  • knowledge of food and hygiene regulations (HACCP)
  • good communication and organizational skills
  • service orientation
  • leadership skills
  • good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications

Job Duties

  • execute and supervise food production activities such as cleaning, cutting, marinating, seasoning, cooking
  • assume responsibilities of Executive Chef in their absence including menu presentation and vacation coverage
  • supervise, coordinate and control kitchen helpers in food storage and tidiness
  • conduct, coordinate and supervise inventories
  • monitor material consumption and order food and equipment to meet production plan
  • participate in the development of food products and menus
  • ensure awareness and updates of catering manuals
  • execute countermeasures for customer complaints
  • support training of kitchen helpers
  • maintain and monitor hygiene, health and safety standards
  • conduct quality control checks according to HACCP
  • conduct quality checks of goods received
  • monitor compliance with recipe specifications
  • organize, staff, and direct kitchen team effectively
  • guide, motivate and develop subordinate employees
  • implement and control cost budget and initiate corrective actions
  • participate and support company initiatives such as Global Quality Standards, HACCP, and Lean Manufacturing

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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