Airline Catering Production Sous Chef - On-Site Philly

SkyChefs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyChefs in Philadelphia is seeking a Production Sous Chef to lead airline catering production, ensuring meals are prepared to the highest quality and safety standards. You will oversee kitchen helpers, coordinate daily production, and ensure adherence to menu specs and HACCP guidelines.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in commercial cooking or culinary training, strong cost management, and excellent communication. The role is on-site with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in commercial cooking or apprenticeship or culinary school certification required.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food hygiene regulations.
• Understand and demonstrate financial controls (food cost, stock levels, waste).
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Service-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with Windows-based applications and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food production activities and ensure proper cleaning, cutting, marinating, seasoning, and cooking.
• Supervise kitchen helpers and coordinate inventory and storage following FIFO principles.
• Monitor consumption and place orders to meet daily production plans; develop menus as needed.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and conduct quality checks on received goods and recipes.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Service orientation

Microsoft Office

Education

Culinary school certification

Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SkyChefs in Philadelphia is seeking a Production Sous Chef to lead airline catering production, ensuring meals are prepared to the highest quality and safety standards. You will oversee kitchen helpers, coordinate daily production, and ensure adherence to menu specs and HACCP guidelines.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in commercial cooking or culinary training, strong cost management, and excellent communication. The role is on-site with competitive salary and benefits.