Airline Kitchen Lead: Creative, Precise & Safety-Focused

DO & CO AG; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DO & CO AG in Austin, TX, seeks a Chef to run a defined kitchen section, prepare, cook and present high quality dishes for international airline guests. The role oversees daily production, food safety and quality standards, ensuring timely service and adherence to the HACCP program.

You will supervise production flows, manage shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays) and collaborate with the Sous Chef to maintain top culinary standards across all menus and presentations.

Qualifications

• Culinary education required.
• Minimum 3 years cooking experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• HACCP knowledge and food safety compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle heavy workload.
• Flexible to night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production of high quality foods for airline guests; control timing of food flow to avoid delays.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes within the specialty; ensure production processes meet quality standards and deadlines.
• Comply with food safety and hygiene regulations per the food safety handbook.
• Maintain supplies at cooking stations and assist with new dish presentation.

Skills

Service orientation

Collaboration

Creativity

HACCP knowledge

Attention to detail

Flexible shifts

Independent work

Heavy workload mgmt

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary Education

3+ years cooking + 1 year supervision

Job description

DO & CO AG in Austin, TX, seeks a Chef to run a defined kitchen section, prepare, cook and present high quality dishes for international airline guests. The role oversees daily production, food safety and quality standards, ensuring timely service and adherence to the HACCP program.

You will supervise production flows, manage shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays) and collaborate with the Sous Chef to maintain top culinary standards across all menus and presentations.