Supervisor Operations-Cold Food Dept (2

LSG Sky Chefs; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline catering provider seeks a Supervisor for the Cold Food Department. This role involves overseeing food preparation, ensuring safety compliance, and managing staff to deliver high-quality products. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience in food production.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of supervisory experience in food production or catering.
• Knowledge of food handling and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Cold Food Department and coordinate with other leaders.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and improve processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Supervisor Operations-Cold Food Dept (2 openings)-SFO Hub

Job Location: San Francisco, USA - 94010

Work Location Type: On-Site

Salary Range: $69,111.69 - 86,389.61

About us

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world's largest airline catering and hospitality providers, renowned for its outstanding reputation and innovative approach. Voted 'Airline Caterer of the Year in North America' for 2023 and 2024, we are dedicated to excellence, driven by talented employees delivering exceptional culinary experiences and service across North and Latin America.

Role Purpose Statement

The Cold Food Operations Supervisor oversees the preparation, storage, and distribution of cold food items, ensuring compliance with company standards, customer specifications, and food safety regulations. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, managing inventory, monitoring food safety protocols, and collaborating with other departments to ensure seamless operations. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership, a deep understanding of food production, and a commitment to cleanliness and safety, ensuring the delivery of high-quality cold food products to our airline and hospitality clients.

Main Accountabilities

1. Supervise the Cold Food Department and coordinate with other department leaders.
2. Organize, staff, and direct the area to meet delivery deadlines.
3. Conduct daily work group meetings.
4. Maintain financial goals related to materials, productivity, overtime, and labor.
5. Ensure compliance with all relevant government regulations (FDA, USDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, HACCP, etc.).
6. Document and improve department processes.
7. Perform other duties as necessary.

Leadership

• Guide, motivate, and develop staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and coordinate with HR.
• Manage productivity hours and costs; initiate corrective actions.
• Support initiatives like Quality, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety, and Production systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience in food production, catering, or related fields.
• Knowledge of food handling and safety.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to manage 20+ employees.
• Comfortable working with all employee levels and driving program changes.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback daily.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, GMP, FDA, USDA, and EPA regulations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills; ability to multi-task.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows applications.

LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.