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Airline Catering Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Purchasing Clerk - Airline Catering Job Location: Baltimore-USA-21240 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $16.00 - 22.00 per hour About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to ...

Airline Catering Warehouse Agent

Seattle, WA

$18.25 - $22.25/hr

In this role, you will be responsible for building and stripping aircraft galleys to airline specifications, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, and ensuring all catering operations are ...

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Austin-USA-78719 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights.

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Austin-USA-78719 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights.

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Austin-USA-78719 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights.

$57K - $71K/yr

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Austin-USA-78719 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights.

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Austin-USA-78719 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights.

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Austin-USA-78719 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights.

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Austin-USA-78719 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights.

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Austin-USA-78719 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights.

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Austin-USA-78719 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights.

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Austin-USA-78719 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights.

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Austin-USA-78719 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights.

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Austin-USA-78719 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights.

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Austin-USA-78719 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights.

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Austin-USA-78719 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights.

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Austin-USA-78719 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights.

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Austin-USA-78719 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights.

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How much do airline catering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for airline catering in the United States is $78,295.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $93,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an airline catering worker do?

A typical day in Airline Catering involves preparing and packing meals, ensuring food safety standards are met, managing inventory, and coordinating with kitchen staff and delivery teams to meet flight schedules. You will often work in shifts to accommodate varying flight departure times, and tasks may include portioning food, handling special dietary requests, and maintaining cleanliness in work areas. Teamwork is crucial, as you’ll collaborate closely with chefs, logistics staff, and quality control inspectors. The role can be fast-paced, especially during peak travel periods, but offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for those who enjoy operational challenges and working behind the scenes to support the airline industry.

What is an airline catering worker?

An airline catering worker is responsible for preparing, assembling, and loading meals and beverages onto aircraft. They work in catering facilities or onboard, ensuring food safety, quality, and timely delivery to flights, often requiring knowledge of food handling and safety standards. The role may involve working early or irregular hours to meet flight schedules.

What is an airline catering?

An airline catering job involves preparing, packaging, and delivering meals, beverages, and other in-flight services for airlines. Workers in this field may be responsible for cooking, assembling meal trays, loading food onto aircraft, and ensuring adherence to food safety and hygiene standards. Airline catering staff work in airport kitchens, catering units, or logistics teams to ensure that passengers receive fresh and high-quality meals during their flights. The job requires attention to detail, efficiency, and adherence to airline regulations.

What skills and qualifications are needed for airline catering?

To thrive in Airline Catering, you need strong organizational skills, attention to hygiene and detail, and familiarity with food safety regulations, often supported by a background in food service or hospitality. Experience with inventory management systems, food preparation equipment, and HACCP certification is typically advantageous. Excellent teamwork, time management, and adaptability under pressure help you excel in this fast-paced environment. These skills are essential to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality meal service for airlines, supporting both client satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

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Infographic showing various Airline Catering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 34% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,295 per year, or $37.6 per hour.

Production Sous Chef - Airline Catering

LSG Sky Chefs

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$60K - $72K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


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5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

332nd of 360 rated logistics


Job description

Posting Start Date: 7/8/26
Job Title: Production Sous Chef - Airline Catering
Job Location: Baltimore-USA-21240
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $60,000.00 - 72,000.00
About us
LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world's largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.
Role Purpose Statement
This culinary leader 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 company's 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

LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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