Senior Lead Cook
Sodexo
1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045
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Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Lead Cook, Korean Air Premium Lounge
Pay Rate: $29.00 per hour.
Location: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Company: Sodexo Live!
Candidates must successfully pass a TSA background screening.
Pay Rate: $29.00 per hour.
Location: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Company: Sodexo Live!
Candidates must successfully pass a TSA background screening.
Schedule:
Open availability preferred.
6:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
6:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Shift times may adjust based on operational needs.
Open availability preferred.
6:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
6:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Shift times may adjust based on operational needs.
About the Role:
Step into a refined world of global hospitality at the Korean Air Premium Lounge at LAX. Sodexo Live! is seeking an experienced and driven Lead Cook to help deliver an elevated culinary experience for international travelers. This role is ideal for a culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, luxury environment and takes pride in precision, consistency, and presentation. Experience with Korean cuisine is strongly preferred, along with a passion for producing high-quality, thoughtfully prepared dishes.
What We’re Looking For:
Step into a refined world of global hospitality at the Korean Air Premium Lounge at LAX. Sodexo Live! is seeking an experienced and driven Lead Cook to help deliver an elevated culinary experience for international travelers. This role is ideal for a culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, luxury environment and takes pride in precision, consistency, and presentation. Experience with Korean cuisine is strongly preferred, along with a passion for producing high-quality, thoughtfully prepared dishes.
What We’re Looking For:
- 2–3 years of proven culinary background in fine dining, high-volume kitchens, airline lounges, or luxury hospitality environments.
- Strong ability to multitask while consistently delivering high-quality results.
- Thorough understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling practices.
- Team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and committed to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment.
- Professional presence with a genuine passion for hospitality and culinary excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook menu items requiring both short- and longer-term preparation times.
- Read food orders or receive verbal instructions and prepare items accurately and efficiently.
- Follow standardized recipes, production guidelines, and corporate, federal, and state regulations.
- Utilize a wide range of kitchen equipment and classical cooking techniques for small and large batch production.
- Perform food prep tasks including washing, peeling, cutting, trimming, and portioning proteins and produce.
- Taste and evaluate food quality, estimate production needs, and maintain accurate production records.
- Maintain clean, sanitized workstations and equipment in compliance with Sodexo and regulatory standards.
- Attend allergy awareness, foodborne illness, safety training, and required in-service sessions.
- Comply with all Sodexo safety, risk management, and HACCP policies and procedures.
- Report accidents, injuries, and safety concerns promptly and accurately.
- Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and hazard assessments as required.
Your Impact:
As a Lead Cook, you are a steward of Korean Air’s culinary excellence, setting the standard for an elevated dining experience that reflects the airline’s global prestige. Through hands-on leadership in the kitchen, you ensure every dish meets the highest standards of quality, presentation, and consistency—while supporting daily operations that deliver a seamless, refined experience for discerning international travelers.
You Will:
Execute menu items that reflect the sophistication, quality, and hospitality standards of Korean Air.
Prepare and serve food in an a la carte setting and operate grill or specialty stations as assigned.
Ensure all dishes meet established quality, freshness, and presentation standards.
Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and HACCP requirements.
Collaborate closely with culinary and hospitality team members to deliver a seamless guest experience.
Support daily kitchen operations, including preparation, inventory awareness, and organization.
Execute menu items that reflect the sophistication, quality, and hospitality standards of Korean Air.
Prepare and serve food in an a la carte setting and operate grill or specialty stations as assigned.
Ensure all dishes meet established quality, freshness, and presentation standards.
Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and HACCP requirements.
Collaborate closely with culinary and hospitality team members to deliver a seamless guest experience.
Support daily kitchen operations, including preparation, inventory awareness, and organization.
Why Join Sodexo Live! at the Korean Air Lounge:
Your culinary talent will be showcased to a global audience of discerning travelers. This is a unique opportunity to work in a premium lounge environment that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and innovation. At Sodexo Live! you gain access to a supportive culture, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to elevate your career within luxury hospitality.
Your culinary talent will be showcased to a global audience of discerning travelers. This is a unique opportunity to work in a premium lounge environment that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and innovation. At Sodexo Live! you gain access to a supportive culture, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to elevate your career within luxury hospitality.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($29.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Wellness Program
Required Skills
Attention to Detail
Creativity
Adaptability
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Strong Work Ethic
Customer Service Orientation
Time Management
Problem Solving Skills
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