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Gate Gourmet

Sous Chef, Operations

Des Plaines, IL, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $68,000.00 - $70,000.00
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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 Plans
Dental plans
vision plans
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life plans
Voluntary accident plans
Voluntary hospital plans
Employee assistance program
Employee Discounts
Free hot healthy meals

Job Description

gategroup is a leading global provider of airline catering and related services, committed to enhancing the travel experience for millions of passengers every day. As a company, gategroup operates within the food service and airline catering industry, delivering high-quality meals and catering solutions to airline customers worldwide. Known for its dedication to excellence, innovation, and quality, the company prides itself on maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer satisfaction. gategroup fosters an environment that values teamwork, integrity, and accountability, creating a dynamic workplace where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally. With a diverse workforce and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Associates degree in culinary arts or culinary arts certification preferred
  • minimum 1-3 years as a chef and/or sous chef required
  • minimum 7 years as a cook required
  • previous supervisory experience in high volume manufacturing, food production, restaurant or catering preferred
  • in-flight catering or high volume food service experience preferred
  • ability to cook meals according to detailed specifications
  • ability to work in fast paced, deadline driven environment
  • strong and effective leadership skills
  • ability to manage a team of cooks
  • ability to train others
  • ability to give daily feedback to employees
  • excellent time management skills
  • strong organizational, analytical, communication and leadership skills
  • experience with menu design a plus
  • basic computer skills
  • working knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred
  • ServSafe certified preferred
  • excellent written and oral communication skills
  • bi-lingual in Spanish a plus

Job Qualifications

  • Associates degree in culinary arts or culinary arts certification preferred
  • minimum 1-3 years as a chef and/or sous chef required
  • minimum 7 years as a cook required
  • previous supervisory experience in high volume manufacturing, food production, restaurant or catering preferred
  • in-flight catering or high volume food service experience preferred
  • ability to cook meals according to detailed specifications
  • ability to work in fast paced, deadline driven environment
  • strong and effective leadership skills
  • ability to manage a team of cooks
  • ability to train others
  • excellent time management skills
  • strong organizational, analytical, communication and leadership skills
  • experience with menu design a plus
  • basic computer skills
  • working knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred
  • ServSafe certified preferred
  • excellent written and oral communication skills
  • bi-lingual in Spanish a plus

Job Duties

  • Responsible for ensuring food specifications and labor objectives meet all company and customer requirements
  • supervises department for quality and quantity
  • ensures items are produced and dated according to specification and coding system adherence
  • keeps account of attendance
  • sets up paperwork
  • sets up each shift and assigns employees to specified sections
  • orders raw material from storeroom and produces extra meals as needed
  • prepares daily production sheet and assigns tasks to employees
  • works with and directs employees using production sheet and passenger counts
  • responsible for all food items after requisitioning them
  • trains and recurrently trains employees on proper preparation procedures
  • ensures safety procedures are adhered to
  • maintains cleanliness through shift to ensure quality product
  • manages daily production of hot and/or cold kitchens for quality and consistency
  • ensures compliance with company wage and hour policy including employee breaks and company processes
  • trains and monitors employees on proper work procedures to ensure maximum productivity with minimum labor and food expenses
  • monitors daily manpower planning and schedules employees
  • responsible for employee retention and reducing turnover
  • coaches, counsels and prepares corrective actions for employees in compliance with union/collective bargaining agreements
  • reviews and ensures employees are in correct cost centers and job titles
  • reviews and ensures union employees' pay rates are correct based on wage scales and seniority
  • completes all company required training including ServSafe
  • complies with all company policies, procedures and processes

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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