Airline Catering Operation Jobs - O'Hare Airport

Airline Catering Operation Jobs - O'Hare Airport LSG SKY CHEFS is a major airline catering company with global presence.Our Customer Service Center in Des Plaines services our airline customers at O'Hare.
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Join us for Walk in Wednesday!  Each Wednesday we conduct on the spot interviews from 10am-2:00pm at our Customer Servic...
03/03/2023

Join us for Walk in Wednesday! Each Wednesday we conduct on the spot interviews from 10am-2:00pm at our Customer Service Center located at 200 E. Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018. Feel free to call us at 847-505-2102 for more information.

02/23/2023

LSG Sky Chefs is best known as one of the world's leading airline catering and hospitality companies! We offer a wide range of employment opportunities and promote from within. We welcome the skilled, experienced, professionals as well as the ambitious, entry-level job seekers who are in search of their future career path.

Wondering 🤔 how you can be a part of this amazing team?
Join us for Walk in Wednesday! Each Wednesday we conduct on the spot interviews from 10am-2:00pm at our Customer Service Center located at 200 E. Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018. Feel free to call us at 847-505-2102 for more information.

Walk-in with a desire to work and walk out with a new career!

02/22/2023
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01/21/2022

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01/12/2022

LSG Sky Chefs is part of the LSG Group and is best known as one of the world's largest airline catering and hospitality companies for over 75 years. Our Customer Service center in Des Plaines, IL is our flagship location in the U.S., serving major airline customers at O'Hare airport.

We are looking to strengthen our team with the addition of a Transportation Manager with a strong combination of skills and experience to manage the company's Transportation operations, which is a vital component of our business model. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and planning the work of our mainline transportation department and achieving its performance expectations. This is a challenging and highly visible role for an ambitious professional and the position comes with attractive pay/benefits and advancement opportunities.

Role Purpose Statement
Internal: Operations and Production manager, Procurement, Human Resources, Quality and Safety Managers
External: Suppliers, Local Authorities, Facility Services Companies, Customers, Government Agencies, Customs, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Airport Operations, Truck Fueling

Main Accountabilities
-Strategically plan, organize, and manage a department with regards to daily hours, schedules, productivity, quality and safety.
-Responsible for department costs to budget through effective manpower planning, scheduling and overtime usage
-Ensure compliance with customer specifications and government regulations
-Ensure on-time and accurate production in the preparation of food/equipment and catering of flights
-Investigate customer quality issues, develop and implement corrective action

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
-In addition, three to five years of directly related experience required in a management role.
-Experience in using and managing Variable Production Systems and schedules
-Proven success in improving work processes and leading change in a complex, fast -environment
-Demonstrable record of understanding and meeting customer expectations
We offer a competitive package of compensation and benefits based on qualifications.

01/12/2022

LSG Sky Chefs is part of the LSG Group and is best known as one of the world's largest airline catering and hospitality companies for over 75 years. Our Customer Service center in Des Plaines, IL is our flagship location in the U.S., serving major airline customers at O'Hare airport.

We are looking to strengthen our team with the addition of a Transportation Manager with a strong combination of skills and experience to manage the company's Transportation operations, which is a vital component of our business model. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and planning the work of our mainline transportation department and achieving its performance expectations. This is a challenging and highly visible role for an ambitious professional and the position comes with attractive pay/benefits and advancement opportunities.

Role Purpose Statement
Internal: Operations and Production manager, Procurement, Human Resources, Quality and Safety Managers
External: Suppliers, Local Authorities, Facility Services Companies, Customers, Government Agencies, Customs, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Airport Operations, Truck Fueling

Main Accountabilities
-Strategically plan, organize, and manage a department with regards to daily hours, schedules, productivity, quality and safety.
-Responsible for department costs to budget through effective manpower planning, scheduling and overtime usage
-Ensure compliance with customer specifications and government regulations
-Ensure on-time and accurate production in the preparation of food/equipment and catering of flights
-Investigate customer quality issues, develop and implement corrective action

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
-In addition, three to five years of directly related experience required in a management role.
-Experience in using and managing Variable Production Systems and schedules
-Proven success in improving work processes and leading change in a complex, fast -environment
-Demonstrable record of understanding and meeting customer expectations

We offer a competitive package of compensation and benefits based on qualifications.

12/29/2021

We deliver the taste of the world- one flight at a time

Join the LSG Sky Chefs team today!✈️

12/17/2021

Description of the job, responsibilities and duties:
-Culinary degree or cooking certification preferred.
-At least 3 years of experience cooking in a high volume institutional catering environment preferred.
-Ability to understand and follow complex recipes.
-Mastering of various cooking techniques.
-Mastering cutting techniques
-Must be able to use fingers/hands to handle equipment
-Must be able to use specified measurements and temperatures.
-Knowledge and understanding of Food Hygiene and HACCP Compliance.
-Strong organizational skills.
-Ability to give instructions to other kitchen staff.
-Ability to speak, read and understand English.
-Comply with all work rules and regulations.
-Must be able to lift and push 50+ lbs
-Must be able to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during shift of 8+ hours.
-Must be flexible and able to react to changing priorities.

Our Employees Must Be Able to:
-Work assigned schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays.
-Work overtime when required.
-Wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.
-Pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Environmental Requirements:
-May be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise
-This position requires to be active, walking, heavy lifting and pushing 50+ lbs.
-Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours.
-Exposed to hot surfaces

Join the LSG Sky Chefs team and add the bit of spice your career has been craving!🍔🤤✈️
12/17/2021

Join the LSG Sky Chefs team and add the bit of spice your career has been craving!🍔🤤✈️

10/07/2021

LSG Sky Chefs, is a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Service Group (LSG) and a global leader in airline catering services, providing 696 million meals a year to more than 300 airlines at 214 airports in 54 countries in all 5 continents. Our local Customer Service Center is considered to be LSG Sky Chefs’ flagship facility in North America and is based in Des Plaines, near Chicago O’Hare airport, one of about 40 facilities in North America.

Job incumbent ensures control, maintenance and continuous improvement of all activities in production operations according to customer needs and requirements, within Customer Service Centers (CSC) and in accordance with the corporate team. Responsible for supporting the achievement of the CSC budgets as agreed by the GM of the CSC.

Key Interfaces: (internal, external)
Internal: Operation/Production, Procurement, Human Resources, Quality and Safety Managers.
External: Suppliers, Local Authorities, Facility Services Companies, Customers, Government Agencies, Airport Operations

Managing Business

• Implement department short -term operation plan in coordination with other relevant interfaces. Ensure efficient and timely corrective actions in case of significant deviations.
• Oversee the department economic and operating performance. Ensure that the department is managed and controlled efficiently in line with the company’s framework and market requirements.
• Support and implement the principles of Lean manufacturing
• Provide data for the development of an annual business plan and budgeting for department
• Ensure optimal deployment of human, technical and material resources in the department
• Ensure that department work methods are in line with the company’s standards and customer contracts
• Responsible for department costs to budget through effective manpower planning, scheduling and overtime usage
• Implement and sustain the LSG Production System in areas of operation
• Ensure par levels of customer inventory and customer specific goods to provide required service
• Maintain an ongoing, positive and pro-active relationship with all internal and external customers
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), safety, health, environmental and other regulations
• Investigate customer quality issues, develop and implement corrective actions
• Participate in the daily operations briefing

Leadership

• Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed.
• Manage, guide, motivate and develop the subordinate employees within the Human Resources Policy.
• Participates in coaching the expanded Global Performance System (GPS) process, as well as additional career development activities to enhance the effectiveness and potential of the team.
• Make the company's values and management principles live in the department(s).
• Plan / 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, LSG Production Systems, Employee Safety.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Production Operations, Logistics or other
related field OR equivalent experience required.
• In addition, five to seven years directly relevant operational experience required either in high volume Manufacturing / Assembly operations, Food Production or Transportation.
• Strong presentation, communication, training and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record in Lean manufacturing and success in implementation of
re-designed processes.
• Ability to develop and lead others to obtain desired results & achieve budget.
• Experience in managing a manpower planning and scheduling tool (i.e. VPS)
• Strong knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
FDA, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and HACCP
Guidelines.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills.
• Demonstrable record of understanding and meeting customer expectations.
• Proven track record of understanding the drivers of product and labor cost
Variances.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.

08/18/2021

Pay Rate:
$15.00/hour plus $2.00/hour special incentive until 9/30/21 with a signing bonus of $1,000 after completing 3 months on the job.

Main Responsibilities:
- Receive goods, date goods and stock received goods.
- Operate forklift / pallet jack as needed to move materials around the warehouse area. If not certified or experienced in using warehouse equipment, must be willing to learn / be trained on company paid time.
- Assist in performing inventory (Receive goods, date goods and stock received goods.)
- Fill requisitions from Food & Beverage Assembly Departments on a daily/hourly basis.

Job Requirements:
• Ability to be flexible to work overnights, weekends and holidays according to the assigned schedule.
• Ability to speak, read and understand English.
• Ability to perform in a high-pace, time-sensitive, work environment
• Ability to pass a criminal background and drug screening requirements.
• Ability to be active, walking, heavy lifting and pushing 60+ lbs.

To apply, call or text the word “Warehouse” to 847-505-2102.

08/13/2021

Benefits:
• Free meals.
• Free uniforms and shoes.
• Facility is accessible via public transportation.
• 401k program.
• Promotional opportunities.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage is available.
• Company paid life insurance.
Pay Rate:
$15.00/hour plus $2.00/hour special incentive until 9/30/21 with a signing bonus of $1,000 after completing 3 months on the job.

Main Responsibilities:
Assemble airline carts for domestic and international flights by providing food and beverage serving equipment / hardware / utensils, dry goods, snacks, condiments and beverages. Follow printed diagrams and procedures according to customer specifications. Keep production areas in compliance with sanitation standards set by HACCP, FDA, USDA, and customer requirements.

Job Requirements:
• Ability to be flexible to work overnights, weekends and holidays according to the assigned schedule.
• Ability to speak, read and understand English.
• Ability to perform in a high-pace, time-sensitive, work environment
• Ability to pass a criminal background and drug screening requirements.
• Ability to be active, walking, heavy lifting and pushing 50+ lbs.

To apply, call or text the word “Assembly” to 847-505-2102.

08/10/2021

If you have a CDL class ‘B’ or ‘A’, you qualify for our Driver positions

• Starting pay $17.75 + $2.00/hour incentive pay
• Overtime (anytime worked over 40 hours/week) paid at $26.63 + $3.00/hour.
• $2300 signing bonus paid in increments over the first 120 days of employment.

If you don’t have a CDL, we will hire you as a Driver Helper / Driver Trainee and TRAIN & PAY you to get a CDL on company time.

• Starting pay $15.00 + $2.00/hour incentive pay
• Overtime (anytime worked over 40 hours/week) paid at $22.50 + $3.00/hour.
• $1,000 signing bonus paid in increments over the first 90 days of employment.

Attractive company benefits for all positions

Free Meal with Every Shift Worked • Free uniforms, Personal Protective Equipment & Safety shoes Short distance - local route to O'Hare airport • Full-time, permanent work • Weekly pay • Health, dental, vision and life insurance after 90 days of employment • 401(k) after 6 months of employment Vacations, sick days and holiday paid after 1 year of employment • Free parking

Take Action Now: Call our recruiting team at (847) 505-2102. We will be glad to share more details and arrange a personal interview. Walk-in applicants welcome Monday-Friday 8.00 am-4.00 pm. We are located at 200 E. Touhy, Des Plaines, IL, near O’Hare airport.

Employment Opportunities in our TRANSPORTATION group. We are Hiring now and you are invited to apply in person on Wednes...
03/04/2020

Employment Opportunities in our TRANSPORTATION group. We are Hiring now and you are invited to apply in person on Wednesdays from 9.30 am - 1.00 pm or any other day by appointment. For more information and to arrange an appointment please contact our recruiting team at (224) 220-3854.

08/12/2019

If you have a CDL class ‘B’ or ‘A’, you qualify for our Driver positions

• Starting pay $17.75 + $2.00/hour incentive pay
• Overtime (anytime worked over 40 hours/week) paid at $26.63 + $3.00/hour.
• $2300 signing bonus paid in increments over the first 120 days of employment.

If you don’t have a CDL, we will hire you as a Driver Helper / Driver Trainee and TRAIN & PAY you to get a CDL on company time. With a CDL you will be promoted to a Driver and earn $17.75/hour.

• Starting pay $15.00 + $2.00/hour incentive pay
• Overtime (anytime worked over 40 hours/week) paid at $22.50 + $3.00/hour.
• $1,000 signing bonus paid in increments over the first 90 days of employment.

Attractive company benefits for all positions

Free Meal with Every Shift Worked • Free uniforms, Personal Protective Equipment & Safety shoes Short distance - local route to O'Hare airport • Full-time, permanent work • Weekly pay • Health, dental, vision and life insurance after 90 days of employment • 401(k) after 6 months of employment Vacations, sick days and holiday paid after 1 year of employment • Free parking

Take Action Now: Call our recruiting team at (847) 505-2102. We will be glad to share more details and arrange a personal interview. Walk-in applicants welcome Monday-Friday 8.00 am-4.00 pm. We are located at 200 E. Touhy, Des Plaines, IL, near O’Hare airport.

Effective July 1st, LSG Sky Chefs, based in Des Plaines and serving airline customers at Chicago's O'Hare airport, has i...
07/16/2019

Effective July 1st, LSG Sky Chefs, based in Des Plaines and serving airline customers at Chicago's O'Hare airport, has increased its hourly pay rates. Take a look at what we pay for all our union positions and also take into account the attractive benefits we offer:
• Free Meal with Every Shift Worked
• Accessible by Public Transportation
• Paid vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401k
• Promotional Opportunities
• Free Parking
• Weekly Pay Schedule
• Employment Stability
• Credit Union
We are a great place to work and we pay well for good employees who want to grow and advance. Come join our award-winning team! Call us at (224) 220-3851/3854 for more information.

LSG Sky Chefs participated again this year in the Touch-A-Truck display, a community event in Des Plaines, for residents...
05/20/2019

LSG Sky Chefs participated again this year in the Touch-A-Truck display, a community event in Des Plaines, for residents and children of all ages. Our truck and its elevating platform was an attraction, and the subject of many photo opportunities!

We are hiring Drivers with CDL and non CDL License. Give us a call @224-220-3851 to find out more information. This is a...
05/17/2019

We are hiring Drivers with CDL and non CDL License. Give us a call @224-220-3851 to find out more information. This is a great time to join our Award-winning team and be part of an exciting and fast-paced work environment.

05/17/2019

We are hiring Drivers with CDL & non CDL. Give us a call @224-220-3851to tell you more. This is a great time to join our Award-winning team and be part of an exciting and fast-paced work envirionment.

Come join our Winning Team! LSG Sky Chefs is hiring for many positions and w invite you to apply in person every Wednesd...
03/22/2019

Come join our Winning Team! LSG Sky Chefs is hiring for many positions and w invite you to apply in person every Wednesday between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. We are lcoated at 200 E. Touhy Ave., Des Plaines, IL. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits.

LSG Sky Chefs participates in the 4th Hospitality Hires Chicago Job Fair @ The Palmer House Hotel. As we get ready for a...
03/19/2019

LSG Sky Chefs participates in the 4th Hospitality Hires Chicago Job Fair @ The Palmer House Hotel. As we get ready for a busy summer season, we are presenting several job opportunities and inviting applicants to explore them. We saw many good candidates today, contact us @ (224)220-3851 to find out how you can Join Our Winning Team!

Today LSG Sky Chefs participated in the 1st Community Job Fair of the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Park. A well-...
03/06/2019

Today LSG Sky Chefs participated in the 1st Community Job Fair of the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Park. A well-attended event with many good applicants interested in exploring new employment opportunities. Join our Winning Team and enjoy the experience of working for a global airline catering company! Search for our positions online or attend our walk-in Wednesdays, every week between 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

02/26/2019

Join a leading airline catering company and bring your skills and expertise to contribute to our winning team. Excellent compensation and benefits package to successful candidate. Call (224) 220-3851 or e-mail your resume to: [email protected]

Wouldn't you like to know what an airline catering facility looks like? Check out our video to learn all about it!https:...
02/13/2019

Wouldn't you like to know what an airline catering facility looks like? Check out our video to learn all about it!

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Maine West Advanced Culinary students participated in a career trek to LSG Sky chefs on 9/28/18. Students learned new cu...
10/19/2018

Maine West Advanced Culinary students participated in a career trek to LSG Sky chefs on 9/28/18. Students learned new culinary technology, received demonstrations on cooking techniques, and practiced culinary skills and plating presentations in LSG's culinary innovation center. Students were put to work with the company's head chefs that all came together to whip up some amazing meals. After their hands-on career experience, students met with the LSG Sky Chefs HR Manager that offered valuable career insight into being professional and employable, entering the hospitality field, and the types of jobs and career paths offered at their company.

09/17/2018

LSG Sky Chefs, is a company of the Lufthansa Service Group and a global leader in airline catering services, providing 696 million meals a year to more than 300 airlines at 214 airports in 54 countries in all 5 continents.

LSG Sky Chefs employees enjoying our annual picnic which included a photo booth, great food, a dj and plenty of dancing!
09/14/2018

LSG Sky Chefs employees enjoying our annual picnic which included a photo booth, great food, a dj and plenty of dancing!

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