Airline Catering Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Dnata; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Free meals during shift

Job summary

dnata Catering USA is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, oversee food preparation, and mentor a team of culinary professionals. You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences for airline passengers, with responsibilities spanning menu planning, training, and ensuring compliance with GMP and HACCP.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all major kitchen equipment.
• Ability to operate ovens, stoves, grills, steamers, smoker, mixers, kettles, char-broiler and other kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to identify and properly use all small kitchen wares.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and sanitation standards.
• Ability to adhere to GMP grooming standards.
• Ability to supervise and manage employees including training, discipline and hiring.
• Knowledge of purchasing related to food items and small wares.
• Proficiency with basic math for recipes.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily prep and production lists following airline specifications.
• Direct and mentor culinary employees to raise education, morale, and productivity.
• Translate the philosophy of the Executive Chef through high standards in food quality and sanitation.
• Maintain safe and sanitary working conditions in the culinary department.
• Assist with ordering perishable food and supplies.
• Control waste through proper ordering and production.
• Assist in creating and documenting new recipes.
• Oversee production of hot and cold foods and supervise staff.
• Ensure proper clock-in/out procedures and staff scheduling.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff training

Food safety & HACCP

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Time management

Education

Associate’s Degree in culinary

Tools

Ovens, stoves, grills, steamers

Kettles and mixers

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

dnata Catering USA is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, oversee food preparation, and mentor a team of culinary professionals. You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences for airline passengers, with responsibilities spanning menu planning, training, and ensuring compliance with GMP and HACCP.