First Production Cook

Tier1usa; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 44,978; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Weekly pay

Free lunches

Free uniforms/shoes

Job summary

LSG Sky Chefs is hiring immediately for a full-time 1st Product Cook to prepare products for airline, e-commerce, and retail customers. Duties include creating sauces, soups and proteins from scratch, managing production levels, and ensuring HACCP procedures are followed.

Ideal candidates have culinary schooling or 5+ years in a high-volume kitchen, with English and possibly Spanish language skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work long shifts in a cold or hot environment.

Qualifications

• Be able to read, speak and write English; Spanish or other languages beneficial.
• Minimum of five years experience in a high-volume kitchen or completion of culinary school.
• Ability to convert to metric measures using conversion chart.
• Ability to prepare ethnic food items where necessary.
• Able to work in refrigerated and hot areas; lift up to 50 lbs; lead by example for safety.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in customer presentations, menu design and implementation.
• Create sauces, soups, starches, proteins and vegetables from scratch.
• Determine production levels and request proper amounts of supplies and food from the storeroom.
• Prepare food in accordance with procedures/recipes, ensuring taste, color, texture and proper HACCP procedures.
• Inventory supply levels and requisition food products as necessary.
• Delegate production needs to second cook and assist Executive Chef and Production Chef.
• Prepare food based on a pre-determined production level and requisition supplies.

Skills

English/Spanish language ability

Basic math skills

Education

Culinary school or 5+ years in high-volume kitchen

Job description

1st Product Cook

Pay Rate: $26.00 hourly, $32.65 with no medical insurance.

Hiring immediately! Candidates must be available to work any day of the week.

All Employees are eligible for weekly pay, free lunches, free uniforms, shoes and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package after 30 days of employment that includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance and much more!

LSG Sky Chefs, with over 75 years of catering history, is hiring immediately for full‑time team players to prepare products for our airline, e‑commerce, and retail customers. We are the world’s leading provider of end‑to‑end airline products and services with a fast‑growing footprint in Convenience Retail and Subscription Food Service.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Actively participate in customer presentations, menu design and implementation.
• Create sauces, soups, starches, proteins and vegetables from scratch.
• Determine production levels and request proper amounts of supplies and food from the storeroom.
• Prepare food in accordance with established procedures/recipes, interpreting specifications to ensure taste, color, texture, eye appeal, and proper HACCP procedures including temperature controls and necessary paperwork.
• Inventory supply levels and requisition food products as necessary.
• Delegate production needs to second cook and assist the Executive Chef and Production Chef as needed.
• Prepare food based on a pre‑determined production level, inventory supplies and requisition the proper number of supplies.

Job Skills & Qualifications

• Read, speak and write English, Spanish or other languages beneficial.
• Some culinary school or a minimum of five years experience in a high‑volume kitchen.
• Ability to convert to metric measures – with conversion chart.
• Ability to prepare ethnic food items where necessary.
• Able to work in refrigerated and hot areas, lift up to 50 lbs, lead by example to ensure a safe workplace.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be 18 years of age and eligible to work in the United States.
• Pass a background check and clear a drug screen.
• Be able to stand for the full duration of the shift.
• Be available to work in a 38‑degree cold room when necessary.
• Be a team player and work well with a diverse team from all over the world.
• Comprehend verbal & written specifications in English.
• Possess basic math skills.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule; this is a 24‑hour operation, 7 days a week.
• This is a union position – must be willing to pay union dues after 14 days.
• Must be available to work full‑time, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must complete the application/orientation process in English.
• Must lift 25+ pounds occasionally, 50+ pounds frequently, 10+ pounds consistently, bend/stoop/twist repeatedly and stand for 8–12 hours a day.