Sous Chef- Commercial Food Operations - Des Plaines - LSG Sky Chefs

    LSG Sky Chefs
    LSG Sky Chefs Des Plaines

    1 week ago

    Full time
    Description

    Job Title: Sous Chef- Commercial Food Operations 
    Job Location: Des Plaines-USA-60016 
    Work Location Type: On-Site 
    Salary Range: $57, ,

    About us

    LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world's largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.

    Role Purpose Statement

    We're seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our Chicago Culinary Operations team.   Reporting to the Executive Chef, you'll oversee daily food production, ensure top-tier quality and safety standards, and lead a team in creating diverse, high-quality menus. If you have a passion for culinary excellence, strong leadership skills, and experience in commercial cooking, this is your chance to make an impact in a fast-paced, global catering environment.

    • Location: near Chicago O'Hare International Airport
    • Schedule: We support a variety of airlines and operate multiple shifts 365/24/7.  Flexibility with schedule is a requirement. 

    Main Accountabilities

    Food Production

    • Executes and supervises food production activities, e.g. proper cleaning, cutting, marinating, seasoning, cooking of food items etc. 
    • Assumes responsibilities of Executive Chef when he/she not available ie. Vacation, off-days, menu presentation to customers, etc.
    • Supervise, coordinate and control kitchen helpers in food storage (e.g. maintaining tidiness, following the first in - first out principle)
    • Conducts, coordinates and supervises inventories 
    • Monitors material consumption and orders required food and equipment on a daily basis to satisfy the daily production plan
    • Participates in the development of food products and menus as needed for menu presentations
    • Must be aware of content in catering manuals; conducts updates when necessary
    • Executes countermeasures in the production in case of customer complaints
    • Supports training of kitchen helpers 

    Quality

    • Maintains and monitors hygiene, health and safety standards and monitors that Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations are adhered to
    • Maintains and monitors quality, conducts quality control checks according to HACCP regulations
    • Conducts quality checks of goods received
    • Monitors and ensures compliance with recipe specifications

    Leadership

    • Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed
    • Guide, motivate and develop the subordinate employees within the Human Resources Policy
    • Make the company's values and management principles live in the department(s)
    • Implement and control the cost budget in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations
    • Participate and support company sponsored initiatives such as Global Quality Standard (GQS), HACCP, Lean Manufacturing 

    Knowledge, Skills and Experience

    • Minimum of five to seven years of experience in commercial or industrial food production, with at least two years in a management or supervisory role.
    • Culinary apprenticeship or formal culinary school certification preferred.
    • Additional certifications (e.g., Dietary Chef, Industrial Chef) or equivalent professional experience strongly preferred
    • In-depth knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP).
    • Strong financial acumen, including cost control, budgeting, and operational profitability.
    • Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
    • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

    LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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