JFK Lounge Chef

Swissport; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Sick time

Company holidays

Job summary

Swissport in the United States is seeking an experienced Chef for our premium airport lounge. You will prepare fresh, high-quality meals on-site and deliver an elevated dining experience for travelers in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.

The role offers a competitive compensation of $90,000 per year, full-time employment, health benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, sick time and company holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a high-volume hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to coach and develop kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present fresh, high-quality food in line with company standards
• Execute composed menu offerings with consistency and attention to detail
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards are strictly followed
• Manage daily kitchen operations, including prep, service, and closing

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Team leadership

Job description

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”

We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe.

Job Summary

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Chef to join our team in a premium airport lounge environment. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing fresh, high-quality meals on-site while delivering an elevated dining experience for travelers in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven setting. This position is ideal for a culinary professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys coaching and developing team members, including those without formal kitchen experience.

The expected pay rate is $90,000.00/year. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present fresh, high-quality food in line with company standards
• Execute composed menu offerings with consistency and attention to detail
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards are strictly followed
• Manage daily kitchen operations, including prep, service, and closing