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LSG Sky Chefs

Driver Helper

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$19.10/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.

Sky Chefs

$60K - $71K/yr

Support special customer projects and airline cycle changes * Assist Executive Chef with menu presentations and chef tables as needed Compliance & Quality * Monitor compliance with customer ...

Sky Chefs

$84K - $97K/yr

Account Manager - Airline Catering Job Location: Jamaica-USA-11430 Work Location Type: On-Site ... Support the Executive chef in menu presentations as needed. Assist in Chef tables * Track quality ...

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

Exec Sous Chef, Operations

San Diego, CA · On-site

$69K - $88K/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

Exec Sous Chef, Operations

San Diego, CA

$69K - $88K/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

Exec Sous Chef, Ops

San Francisco, CA

$100K - $105K/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, Ops

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100K - $105K/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 ...

LSG Sky Chefs

Airline Coordinator

San Jose, CA · On-site

$21.46/hr

Maintain effective communication and coordination with and between Sky Chefs management and ... Monitor and assist in ensuring compliance with HACCP and ramp safety SOP * Perform other duties as ...

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As of Jun 10, 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 June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,324 per year, or $20.8 per hour.
Driver Helper

Driver Helper

LSG Sky Chefs

Des Plaines, IL • On-site

$19.10/hr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

LSG Group rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

315th of 339 rated logistics

Job description

We can train you to get a CDL 'B' at no cost to you!World class airline catering.
Start as a Driver Helper for LSG and DRIVE your career Higher!Sign-on bonus amount of up to $1,500 paid graduallyIf 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.

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