Specialty Chef - Chinese Cuisine

LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance & AD&D

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Free meals and parking

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

SkyChefs in Phoenix is seeking a Specialty Chef – Chinese Cuisine to lead authentic Chinese food production and mentor a fast-paced kitchen team at our Phoenix site.

You will oversee preparation, flavor, and presentation while ensuring strict HACCP standards and timely delivery of quality meals to customers.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Culinary school certification or apprenticeship.
• Fluency in Chinese and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Chinese food production, including preparation, seasoning, marinating, and cooking.
• Monitor inventory, order ingredients, and ensure daily production goals are met.
• Innovate by contributing to development of new Chinese menu items for client presentations.
• Lead quality control, ensuring HACCP and hygiene regulations.
• Mentor and train team members to achieve culinary excellence.
• Maintain budgetary controls by minimizing waste and optimizing resources.
• Respond to customer feedback and implement improvements to exceed expectations.

Skills

Fluency in Chinese

Fluency in English

Education

Culinary school certification or apprenticeship

Job description

Job Title:Specialty Chef - Chinese Cuisine
Job Location:Phoenix-USA-85040
Work Location Type:On-Site
Salary Range:$56,949.36 - 71,186.70

About us

Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation’s leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America’s first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.

The Opportunity

The Specialty Chef plays a key leadership role in delivering high-quality, authentic Chinese cuisine while supporting daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment. Working alongside the Executive Chef, this position oversees food preparation, quality standards, and team development to ensure a consistent and exceptional dining experience.The ideal candidate has experience preparing and executing traditional and contemporary Chinese dishes such asKung Pao Chicken,Chow Mein, Fried Rice, Dim Sum, Char Siu, Hot and Sour Soup, and a variety of regional specialties. The candidate should possess strong knowledge of Chinese culinary techniques, including wok cooking, stir-frying, steaming, roasting, braising, stock preparation, knife skills, sauce development, and dumpling production. The Specialty Chef will lead by example, mentor kitchen staff, maintain food safety and sanitation standards, and ensure consistency in flavor, presentation, authenticity, and execution across all menu offerings.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting Day 1
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free meals and parking
• Career growth opportunities with a global organization

How You’ll Elevate Our Team

• Oversee and execute Chinesefood production, including preparation, seasoning, marinating, and cooking.
• Monitor inventory, order ingredients, and ensure daily production goals are met.
• Innovate by contributing to the development of new Chinesemenu items for client presentations.
• Lead quality control efforts, ensuring compliance with HACCP and hygiene regulations.
• Mentor and train team members to achieve culinary excellence.
• Maintain budgetary controls by minimizing waste and optimizing resources.
• Respond to customer feedback and implement improvements to exceed expectations.

What You Bring to the Table

• 3-5 years of professional cooking experience in a high-volume or specialty kitchen environment; preparing authentic Chinesecuisine.
• Culinary school certification or apprenticeship
• Fluency in Chineseand English
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and timing to ensure deliverables are completed to meet the pre-determined Kitchen Ready Time.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP).
• Ability to work a pre-determined schedule (shift) that meets the timeline for when the daily production needs to be performed and completed.

SkyChefs is an EEO and Aff…

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