Asian Cuisine Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Daily complimentary meals

401K

Medical benefits (medical, dental, and

Job summary

DO & CO in Des Plaines, IL, seeks an Asian Cuisine Chef to lead daily production of high-quality Asian dishes for international airline guests, and to drive menu evolution in a hospitality setting.

You will apply HACCP standards, manage waste, and collaborate across teams to deliver creative, flavorful experiences while meeting deadlines and maintaining food safety.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be service-oriented, collaborative, creative.
• HACCP knowledge is required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Flexibility with shifts including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Ability to manage heavy workload.
• Self-organized and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production of high quality foods for international airline guests.
• Monitor portion control and waste.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes within the specialty.
• Oversee production processes to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Ensure products meet meal specifications and safety standards.
• Comply with food safety regulations and report issues to management.

Skills

service-oriented

collaborative

creative

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.