Japanese Cuisine Sous Chef — Airline Catering (Relocation)

SkyChefs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyChefs, a leading aviation caterer, seeks a Specialty Cuisine Sous Chef specializing in Japanese cuisine to craft scratch-made meals for airline partners at our Houston facility. The role emphasizes precision, quality, and adherence to airline specifications.

On-site work with relocation support available for this opportunity, with a day shift schedule as dictated by operations. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in high-volume or specialty kitchens, a culinary degree, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional cooking experience in high-volume kitchens.
• Proficient in authentic Japanese cooking techniques and regional cuisine.
• Must understand Japanese language to follow recipes and interface with customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete authentic meals from scratch for designated airline customers.
• Follow airline plating guides, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Plate dishes flight-ready with quality, safety, and packaging compliance.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and proper labeling and temperature control.
• Coordinate with kitchen stations to ensure timely production and delivery.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and storage areas.

Skills

Japanese cuisine

Culinary excellence

Food safety HACCP

Time management

Team coordination

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

SkyChefs, a leading aviation caterer, seeks a Specialty Cuisine Sous Chef specializing in Japanese cuisine to craft scratch-made meals for airline partners at our Houston facility. The role emphasizes precision, quality, and adherence to airline specifications.

On-site work with relocation support available for this opportunity, with a day shift schedule as dictated by operations. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in high-volume or specialty kitchens, a culinary degree, and the ability to