Aviation Catering Evening Lead
About The Position
The Aviation Catering Evening Lead oversees evening food production and catering preparation for private aviation clients. This position serves as the primary on-site leader during evening operations when the Atikis Manager is not present, directing and supporting team members, ensuring production schedules are met, maintaining quality and food safety standards, and resolving issues independently. The successful candidate will combine culinary skills, leadership, and strong attention to detail to ensure every order meets Atikis' high standards for quality, presentation, and timeliness.
Requirements
- Previous food preparation, catering, culinary, restaurant, bakery, deli, or related experience required.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of food preparation, catering, restaurant, culinary, or production kitchen experience preferred.
- Leadership and accountability
- Attention to detail
- Food quality and presentation
- Organization and time management
- Problem-solving and adaptability
- Communication and collaboration
- Initiative and self-motivation
- Ability to work independently and lead a team
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, reach, twist, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
- Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- ServSafe certification is a plus.
- Culinary training or related education is a plus.
- Previous experience leading or directing team members is preferred.
- Experience in a fast-paced food production environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary evening point of contact for kitchen and production operations
- Lead, direct, and support evening production staff
- Assign tasks and monitor workflow to ensure the timely completion of catering orders
- Prepare and assemble catering orders according to recipes, specifications, and customer requests.
- Review orders for accuracy and completeness before delivery
- Make independent decisions regarding production priorities and operational issues
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment
- Follow all food safety and sanitation requirements
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs
- Assist with menu preparation, food presentation, and process improvements.
- Communicate production concerns, inventory needs, and operational updates to management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
