Cook at LSG Sky Chefs – Minneapolis, Minnesota

LSG Sky Chefs is the global leader in airline catering and the management of all in flight service related processes. The LSG Group is the worlds largest provider of in flight services, including catering, onboard retail, equipment, logistics, consulting, and lounge services. With a focus on culinary excellence and operational expertise, LSG Sky Chefs delivers nearly 600 million meals annually to more than 300 airlines across 209 airports in 50 countries.

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: 24.00 per hour

The Hot Food Cook is responsible for preparing high quality meals in a fast paced production environment while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards. This role works closely with culinary leadership to execute recipes to specification, ensure product quality, and support overall kitchen operations.

Food Preparation and Production

Prepare and cook assigned production quantities according to customer specifications using the CBASE system

Follow recipes and menus to ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards

Work closely with Executive and Sous Chefs to support culinary execution and product quality

Food Safety and Quality

Maintain strict adherence to food safety standards, including proper handling and storage of ingredients

Complete required HACCP logs including temperature tracking for CCP 3, CCP 4, and thawing processes

Ensure all work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards

Proactively identify and communicate any food safety or workplace hazards

Operational Support

Assist team members and leadership in delivering high quality service and meeting production goals

Support material usage, thawing processes, and overall kitchen efficiency

Maintain a clean and safe workstation at all times

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and work on feet for up to 8 hours

Ability to work in a chilled environment

Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds

Wear company issued uniform and safety shoes at all times

One to three years of experience as a cook or in a similar fast paced culinary environment

Culinary Arts degree preferred or equivalent hands on experience

Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, including sauting and knife skills

Ability to follow recipes and customer specifications with accuracy

Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and FIFO practices

Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross functionally

Willingness to learn new cuisines, including Asian cuisine

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to learn and utilize CBASE systems and reporting

Day and evening shift availability required

Weekend availability required

8 to 10 hour shifts

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with company participation

Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Free meals, parking, and uniforms

Advancement opportunities and internal internships

Employee discount programs

Union membership

3100 E 73rd St

Minneapolis, MN 55450

LSG Sky Chefs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.