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Sous Chef of Operations

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
401K with company match
company sponsored life insurance
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
voluntary life insurance
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Voluntary hospital plans
Employee assistance program
Employee Discounts
Free hot healthy meals

Job Description

gategroup is a leading global provider of airline catering and airport services, dedicated to enhancing the travel experience for airline passengers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence, passion, responsibility, and respect, gategroup serves numerous airlines by offering high-quality meals and exceptional food services that meet the highest industry standards. The company operates extensive food production facilities and employs a skilled team of culinary experts who prioritize food safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Known for its robust training programs and employee-focused culture, gategroup values workforce diversity and promotes a safe and inclusive workplace for all its employees.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 1-3 years experience as a Chef or Sous Chef
  • Minimum 7 years experience as a cook
  • Ability to stand, bend, lift, and move products over 25 pounds
  • Ability to work over 55 hours per week on a rotating schedule
  • Ability to train and manage a team
  • Compliance with company training requirements including ServSafe
  • Strong communication skills
  • Availability to travel up to 25%
  • Adherence to company policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

  • Associates degree in Culinary Arts or Culinary Arts certification preferred
  • Minimum 1-3 years experience as a Chef or Sous Chef
  • Minimum 7 years experience as a cook
  • Supervisory experience in high volume food production preferred
  • In-flight catering or high-volume food service experience preferred
  • Ability to cook according to detailed specifications
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Experience in labor relations a plus
  • Ability to train others
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong organizational, analytical, communication and leadership skills
  • Innovative and able to improve operations
  • Experience with menu design a plus
  • Basic computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred
  • ServSafe Certified preferred
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Job Duties

  • Assist Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef in designing and preparing meals for airline customers
  • Provide culinary expertise and leadership
  • Promote quality food services and ensure food safety and sanitation requirements are followed
  • Drive the food production effort with the assistance of Food Supervisors
  • Ensure food specifications and labor objectives meet company and customer requirements
  • Supervise department for quality and quantity
  • ensure items are produced and dated according to specification and coding system
  • Keep account of attendance, set up paperwork, schedules and assign employees to sections
  • Order raw materials and produce extra meals as needed
  • Prepare daily production sheets and assign tasks
  • Train and monitor employees on proper procedures
  • Ensure safety procedures and cleanliness are maintained
  • Manage daily production of hot and cold kitchens for quality and consistency
  • Ensure compliance with wage and hour policies
  • Monitor manpower planning and employee scheduling
  • Coach, counsel, and prepare corrective actions for employees
  • Review employee pay rates and job titles
  • Complete all required company training including ServSafe
  • Adhere to company policies, procedures and processes

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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