LSG Group is hiring a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for airline meal production at our Philadelphia facility. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals according to company standards and production schedules, while overseeing kitchen staff and ensuring adherence to all safety, hygiene, and quality regulations.
What You'll Do
- Execute and supervise all food production activities, including preparation, cooking, and plating.
- Assume responsibilities of the Executive Chef when unavailable, including menu presentations to customers.
- Supervise, coordinate, and control kitchen helpers in food storage, following FIFO principles.
- Conduct, coordinate, and supervise inventory counts.
- Monitor material consumption and order required food and equipment daily to meet production plans.
- Participate in the development of new food products and menus.
- Maintain catering manuals and conduct updates as necessary.
- Execute countermeasures in production in response to customer complaints.
- Support the training of kitchen helpers.
- Maintain and monitor hygiene, health, safety, and HACCP standards.
- Conduct quality control checks according to HACCP regulations.
- Perform quality checks on received goods.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with recipe specifications.
- Ensure your area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, and directed.
- Guide, motivate, and develop subordinate employees within HR policy.
- Implement and embody company values and management principles.
- Implement and control the cost budget, initiating corrective actions for deviations.
- Participate in company-sponsored initiatives like Global Quality Standard (GQS), HACCP, and Lean Manufacturing.
What We're Looking For
- Three to five years of experience in commercial cooking, or an apprenticeship, or certification from a culinary school.
- Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations, specifically HACCP.
- Understanding of financial controls (e.g., maintaining food cost budgets, controlling stock levels, minimizing waste).
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Service orientation.
- Leadership skills.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Windows-based computer applications
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $59,796.82 - $72,000.00
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Philadelphia, USA, 19153.
LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
