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SkyChefs

Driver Helper

Des Plaines, IL

$19.75/hr

LSG Sky Chefs is best known as one of the world's largest airline catering and hospitality ... They also assist the Driver with loading and unloading equipment into the warehouse and aircraft.

National Star Services

Chef Assistant

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$17.50/hr

Be part of a team, creating high-end products served daily to hundreds of international airline guests. Assist chefs and kitchen staff with food preparation, fruit and vegetable cutting, assembling ...

SkyChefs - Houston

Catering Sous Chef

Houston, TX

$80K - $90K/yr

... * Assist with menu presentations, chef tables, cycle changes, recipe testing, and implementation of new airline menus or seasonal offerings. * Monitor inventory levels, report shortages, and support ...

Gategroup

Exec. Sous chef

San Francisco, CA

$100K - $110K/yr

The Executive Sous Chef promotes and insures quality food services to airline clients and product ... * Assist as the support lead for menu presentations works with the Executive Chef to insure ...

Gategroup

Exec. Sous chef

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

The Executive Sous Chef promotes and insures quality food services to airline clients and product ... * Assist as the support lead for menu presentations works with the Executive Chef to insure ...

JCSI

Sous Chef- Commercial Production

Seattle, WA

$78K - $82K/yr

While you'll occasionally assist with hands-on cooking, your primary responsibility is overseeing ... Airline catering * Commissaries * Large-scale production kitchens * Previous experience supervising ...

JCSI

Sous Chef - Commercial Production

Seattle, WA

$78K - $82K/yr

While you'll occasionally assist with hands-on cooking, your primary responsibility is overseeing ... Airline catering * Commissaries * Large-scale production kitchens * Previous experience supervising ...

Gategroup

Executive Sous Chef

Seattle, WA

$85K - $95K/yr

The Executive Sous Chef promotes and insures quality food services to airline clients and product ... Agent" Assist as the support lead for menu presentations works with the Executive Chef to insure ...

Gategroup

Executive Sous Chef

Seattle, WA · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

The Executive Sous Chef promotes and insures quality food services to airline clients and product ... Agent" Assist as the support lead for menu presentations works with the Executive Chef to insure ...

gategroup

Executive Sous Chef

Seattle, WA

$95K/mo

The Executive Sous Chef promotes and insures quality food services to airline clients and product ... Agent" Assist as the support lead for menu presentations works with the Executive Chef to insure ...

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How much do assistant airline chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant airline chef in the United States is $20.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Airline Chef vs Flight Kitchen Supervisor?

AspectAssistant Airline ChefFlight Kitchen Supervisor
CredentialsCooking certifications, culinary trainingFood safety certifications, culinary background
Work EnvironmentAirline catering kitchens, airportsAircraft galley, airline catering facilities
Employer & IndustryAirlines, catering companiesAirlines, catering service providers
Common Search IntentCompare roles in airline cateringSupervisory roles in airline catering

The Assistant Airline Chef and Flight Kitchen Supervisor roles both involve airline catering but differ in responsibilities. The Assistant Airline Chef focuses on food preparation and culinary tasks, while the Flight Kitchen Supervisor oversees operations and staff management. Both roles require culinary skills and food safety certifications, but the Supervisor has additional leadership duties. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right position in airline catering.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Airline Chef job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Contract, 1% Nights, and 3% Summer. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,324 per year, or $20.8 per hour.

Driver Helper

SkyChefs

Des Plaines, IL

$19.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

World class airline catering.Start as a Driver Helper for LSG and DRIVE your career Higher!We can train you to get a CDL 'B' at no cost to you!
If you have a valid 'C' or 'D' driver's license and relevant work experience in the Transportation field, you can apply for this position. An ideal candidate would also have had experience driving on the airport ramp with a SIDA badge (green with a yellow stripe). Based on performance, after 90 days the company can provide in-house training to obtain a CDL 'B' at no cost to you and become a Driver earning $25.00/h.

LSG Sky Chefs 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, near O'Hare airport, is one of our flagship locations in the U.S., serving major airline customers. We are growing and looking for ambitious individuals to join our Transportation team and grow with us in a dynamic, team-based and fast-paced environment.

If you have any questions or wish to contact us directly, we can be reached at (847) 505-2102. Thank you and look forward to speaking with you soon! LSG Sky Chefs Recruiting Team

We are located at 200 E. Touhy Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018

The Driver Helper is responsible for assisting Driver with catering aircraft and transporting / delivering carts with meals and beverages to assigned flights at Chicago OHare airport. (S)he is expected to work in tandem with the Driver, to provide excellent customer service to our airline customers in a timely, responsible and safe manner. The Driver Helper is responsible for guiding the truck Driver on the airport ramp to reach the assigned aircraft following all safety and security procedures. They also assist the Driver with loading and unloading equipment into the warehouse and aircraft.

Job Requirements / Responsibilities

Assist Airline Catering Truck Driver in catering aircraft.

Guide Driver to aircraft safely and accurately obeying all rules and procedures.

Perform quality checks on all assigned flights

Add or subtract meals for assigned flights

Other duties as assigned.

Our Employees Must Be Able to:

Have a good driving record; demonstrate ability to drive safely and responsibly.
Work assigned schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays.
Work overtime when required.
Must have valid drivers license and ability to obtain SIDA badge with Hologram.
Speak and understand English proficiently.

This position works in varied and seasonally extreme temperature environments
This position requires physical activity - walking, bending, lifting and pushing 50+ lbs.

Benefits:
  • Full-time, permanent work, steady employment throughout the year / at least 40 hours / week plus overtime opportunities.
  • Short distance - local route to O'Hare airport
  • Weekly pay
  • Opportunities to get training and be promoted to the Driver position or other positions.
  • Health, dental, vision and life insurance after 30 days of employment
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid vacations, sick days and holiday paid after 1 year of employment
  • Free parking
  • Credit Union
  • Free Meal with Every Shift Worked
  • Free uniforms, Personal Protective Equipment and Safety shoes.
If you have any questions and/or would like more information about the Food Service Employee position, call our Recruiting Team at (847) 505-2102.