International Cook

Tier1usa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Free uniforms

Free parking

Comprehensive benefits after 30 days

Job summary

LSG Sky Chefs, based in New York, is looking for a reliable International Cook to join their team. This role involves preparing all specialty cuisine dishes and ensuring compliance with quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining composure. Benefits include weekly pay, free lunches, and comprehensive medical packages after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Good working knowledge of airline specifications.
• Basic math skills and ability to convert to metric measures.
• Flexible with days off and start times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all Specialty Cuisine dishes per client menu specifications.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, FDA, HACCP, and other regulations.
• Cook a variety of main courses with long preparation times.
• Maintain proper temperature of all food products.

Skills

Fast-paced environment experience

Excellent communication skills

HACCP compliance understanding

Good organizational skills

Ability to handle heavy lifting

Job description

Overview

LSG Sky Chefs, a global leader in airline catering and in‑flight services for over 75 years, is looking for a reliable International Cook to join our team. If you enjoy a fast‑paced environment, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in aviation logistics.

The LSG Group is the world’s leading provider of end‑to‑end onboard airline products and services, including catering, logistics, equipment, and lounge operations. The crew plays a critical role in ensuring airlines receive high‑quality meals and supplies on time, every time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all Specialty Cuisine dishes as per client menu specifications and recipes.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, FDA, HACCP and other regulations.
• Interpret and implement HACCP procedures, including proper temperature controls and completing necessary paperwork.
• Prepare bulk hot food promptly in compliance with kitchen ready times and flight schedules.
• Cook a variety of main courses (sauces, proteins, starches, vegetables) with long preparation times.
• Assume responsibility for quality of meals prepared and comply with airline meal specifications.
• Follow airline client specifications for all food items.
• Assist with menu presentations.
• Determine production levels and prepare requisitions to obtain appropriate supplies and food from storeroom.
• Create sauces from scratch without supervision.
• Understand and complete recipes, following specifications for taste, color, texture, and appearance.
• Inventory supply levels and requisition food products as necessary.
• Prepare food based on a pre‑determined production level.
• Keep kitchen and work areas clean, sanitary, and well‑maintained.
• Maintain proper temperature of all food products.
• Work side by side with the Executive Chef and Production Chef as needed.
• Assume other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining composure.
• Team‑spirited attitude.
• Good working knowledge of airline specifications.
• Flexible with days off and start times as this is a 24‑hour operation.
• Read, speak and write English.
• A minimum of 3–5 years experience in a high volume kitchen.
• Ability to convert to metric measures.
• Ability to use fingers and hands to handle equipment up to 8 hours a day.
• Basic math skills.
• Understanding of HACCP compliance and procedures with proper controls and necessary paperwork/logs.
• Good organizational skills, adaptable to frequent changes.
• Ability to apply safety and sanitation standards.
• Above average skill level with cutlery, small wares, and equipment.
• Prior experience creating sauces from scratch.
• Flexible to work in a 24/7 environment, including nights, weekends and holidays per shift bidding.
• Ability to work around moving parts & wet floors.
• Ability to walk, stoop, bend, stand for entire shift.
• Ability to work in extreme temperature changes and exposure to hot surfaces.
• Capable of active walking, heavy lifting and pushing up to 50+ lbs.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Free lunch, free uniforms, and free parking.
• Credit Union membership on day one.
• Comprehensive benefits after 30 days, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance and employer‑paid safety shoes.