FLEX CATERING

CHEFJet Stream Cuisine | Kansas City, MOPart-Time Variable Schedule $22- $25/hourJet Stream Cuisine is a growing aviation catering company specializing in elevated culinary experiences and provisioning for private, corporate, and commercial aviation throughout the Kansas City area.

We are looking for an experienced, dependable Flex Catering Chef to join our culinary team.

This is not a traditional restaurant schedule. Aviation catering operates around aircraft departures, and our production needs can change quickly. Some weeks may be quiet, while others are extremely busy. Orders are frequently received within 24 hours of delivery and occasionally only a few hours beforehand.

We are looking for someone who thrives in that environment: organized, adaptable, calm under pressure, and comfortable with a flexible schedule.

HOW THE POSITION

WORKSPart-time, variable-hour positionWeekly hours fluctuate based on catering volumeEmployees provide their availability in advanceShifts are offered as catering orders are receivedMany shifts are offered with 4 24 hours' notice4-hour minimum pay when called in for a scheduled shiftAdditional hours may be available during high-volume weeksNo guaranteed number of weekly hoursThis position can be an excellent fit for an experienced chef seeking additional income, someone with another flexible position, a freelance/private chef, banquet or catering professional, or someone who simply prefers a nontraditional work schedule.

COMPENSATION

$22- $25/hour, depending on experience.

Additional compensation may be available for extremely short-notice or rush production calls.

WHAT YOU'LL

DOOur kitchen produces everything from individual private-aircraft meals and crew meals to multi-aircraft and commercial aviation catering orders.

Responsibilities include:

Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, platters, and dessertsExecute Jet Stream Cuisine recipes and SOPs consistentlyPrepare individual passenger and flight crew mealsManage hot and cold food productionAssemble and beautifully present catering and plattersPortion and package food specifically for aircraft serviceFollow labeling, allergen, storage, and reheating requirementsAssist with order organization and production planningMaintain excellent food safety and sanitation standardsMonitor inventory and identify purchasing needsShop for groceries, ingredients, beverages, and catering suppliesSource specialty provisions and client-requested products from local vendorsPick up provisions and products as neededPrepare orders for aircraft/FBO deliveryDeliver catering and provisions to Kansas City-area airports, FBOs, hangars, and aviation clientsAssist with kitchen organization, cleaning, stocking, and inventoryPrepare advance-production and freezer items during slower production periodsThis is a hands-on position. On any given shift, you may move between cooking a passenger entr e, building a charcuterie platter, sourcing a specific beverage requested by a flight attendant, packaging an aircraft order, and delivering it to an

FBO.WHO WE'RE LOOKING

FORWe need someone who is capable, dependable, resourceful, and detail-oriented.

Aviation catering is deadline-driven. Aircraft departure times are firm, and accuracy matters.

The ideal candidate:

Has professional culinary, catering, banquet, hotel, private-chef, or similar experienceHas strong fundamental cooking and knife skillsCan confidently work from recipes and SOPsWorks efficiently and independentlyIs highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasksMaintains quality while working under tight deadlinesUnderstands proper food handling and sanitationHas excellent attention to detailIs comfortable shopping and sourcing unfamiliar or specialty productsIs comfortable making local pickups and aircraft/FBO deliveriesCommunicates promptly when accepting or declining offered shiftsIs receptive to feedback and standardized proceduresTakes pride in producing beautiful foodUnderstands that reliability is essential in aviationReliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required due to shopping, sourcing, pickups, and delivery responsibilities.

Experience in aviation catering is helpful but not required. We can teach the aviation-specific details to the right culinary professional.

ABOUT JET STREAM

CUISINEJet Stream Cuisine was founded by a private aviation flight attendant with more than a decade of experience serving passengers aboard private aircraft.

Our approach to catering is different because we understand what happens after the food leaves the kitchen.

From portioning and packaging to reheating, presentation, provisioning, and aircraft delivery, every detail is considered with the cabin experience in mind.

We are building a flexible, dependable culinary team that can grow alongside the company.

Jet Stream CuisineWhere the Art of Hospitality Takes Flight.

TO APPLYPlease send:

A brief introductionResume or summary of relevant work experienceYour general weekly availabilityAny current scheduling commitments that may affect availabilityA few photos of your culinary work, if availableQualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an in-person interview.

We are looking for people who value flexibility, take ownership of their work, and want to be part of something unique in Kansas City's aviation community.