Asian Cuisine Chef

DO & CO; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401K

Medical benefits

Job summary

DO & CO is seeking an Asian Cuisine Chef to lead culinary innovation and shape our next wave of menu evolution. You will supervise the daily production for international airline guests, ensuring high-quality dishes while managing timing and waste.

This role offers opportunities for global collaboration and career growth within a luxury hospitality context. The position emphasizes strong HACCP knowledge, flexibility across shifts, and a collaborative, independent work style to drive top-quality

Qualifications

• Candidates must be service-oriented, collaborative, creative
• HACCP knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexibility (different shifts-night, weekends, holidays)
• Ability to deal with heavy workload
• Self-Organized and capable to work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to accurately monitor wastage

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production of fresh foods for international airline guests and oversee the production flow to avoid delays
• Monitor portion sizes and waste
• Prepare, cook and present dishes within the specialty
• Supervise production processes to meet deadlines and quality standards
• Ensure meals meet specifications and top quality
• Comply with food safety and hygiene regulations
• Report issues with the food safety management system

Skills

Service-oriented

Collaborative

Creative

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Workload management

Independent worker

Team player

Wastage monitoring

Job description

Bring bold Asian flavors to life and shape our next wave of culinary innovation! We're seeking a dynamic Asian Cuisine Chef who's passionate about exploring diverse regional flavors and infusing fresh, creative ideas into product development and menu evolution

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly - sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily production of fresh high quality foods served to hundreds of international airline guests as well as supply-chain systems: control timing of the food production flow and oversee the processing to avoid delays and lapses
• Monitoring portion and waste control
• Prepare, cook and present dishes within the specialty.
• Supervise and ensure production processes, quality standards and deadlines are met.
• Ensure products always meet the meal specifications and the utmost quality standards.
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook.
• Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be service-oriented, collaborative, creative
• HACCP knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexibility (different shifts-night, weekends, holidays)
• Ability to deal with heavy workload
• Self-Organized and capable to work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to accurately monitor wastage

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay $65,000-$71,000
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.