Lead Kitchen & Quality Food Prep (Catering)

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC; Sharon Hill (Delaware County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC in Sharon Hill, PA, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen staff in the absence of the GM, oversee hot food preparation and inventory, and uphold safety and cost practices. The role requires strong teamwork and professional hospitality standards in a fast-paced catering environment.

The candidate should have 5–7 years in catering or fine dining, a four-year culinary degree (preferred), and a current Safe Food Handling Certificate.

Qualifications

• Four-year culinary degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in a kitchen environment within catering or fine dining.
• Current Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures and government regulations.
• Culinary preparation and excellent knife skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of hot food and manage kitchen inventory.
• Quality control each order per guidelines.
• Maintain consistency in food quality standards.
• Rotate all products; label and date food.
• Train kitchen staff on safety and SOPs; uphold hospitality standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Knife skills

Communication

Education

Four-year culinary degree

Job description

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC in Sharon Hill, PA, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen staff in the absence of the GM, oversee hot food preparation and inventory, and uphold safety and cost practices. The role requires strong teamwork and professional hospitality standards in a fast-paced catering environment.

The candidate should have 5–7 years in catering or fine dining, a four-year culinary degree (preferred), and a current Safe Food Handling Certificate.