A Sous Chef hands on and actively involved in the day-to-day running of the kitchen. Sous chefs fill in as leaders for the head chef, and get involved in preparing food like station chefs when needed.
Sous Chef
LSG Sky Chefs, Inc.
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Morrisville, North Carolina
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PERMANENT
Updated 08/24/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
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.
Role Purpose Statement
The job incumbent is responsible for the preparation of high quality airline meals in accordance with company standards, menu specifications and production schedules. He/she is also responsible for overseeing kitchen helpers in the preparation of meals, while meeting required safety, hygiene and quality standards.
Main Accountabilities
Food Production
Executes and supervises food production activities, e.g. proper cleaning, cutting, marinating, seasoning, cooking of food items etc. Assumes responsibilities of Executive Chef when he/she not available ie. Vacation, off-days, menu presentation to customers, etc.
Supervise, coordinate and control kitchen helpers in food storage (e.g. maintaining tidiness, following the first in - first out principle)
Conducts, coordinates and supervises inventories Monitors material consumption and orders required food and equipment on a daily basis to satisfy the daily production plan
Participates in the development of food products and menus as needed for menu presentations
Must be aware of content in catering manuals; conducts updates when necessary
Executes countermeasures in the production in case of customer complaints
Supports training of kitchen helpers Quality
Maintains and monitors hygiene, health and safety standards and monitors that Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations are adhered to
Maintains and monitors quality, conducts quality control checks according to HACCP regulations
Conducts quality checks of goods received
Monitors and ensures compliance with recipe specifications
Leadership
Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed
Guide, motivate and develop the subordinate employees within the Human Resources Policy
Make the companys values and management principles live in the department(s)
Implement and control the cost budget in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations
Participate and support company sponsored initiatives such as Global Quality Standard (GQS), HACCP, Lean Manufacturing Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Three to five years of experience in commercial cooking or Apprenticeship or Certification from culinary school required
Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations (HACCP)
Understand and demonstrate concepts of financial controls (ex: keep food cost within budget, control stock levels while being cost conscious, minimize waste)
Good communication and organizational skills
Service orientation
Leadership skills
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications
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