Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Catering Sous Chef
$80K - $90K/yr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
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Catering Sous Chef
$80K - $90K/yr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$12.75 - $17/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$12.75 - $17/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$12.50 - $16.75/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$12.50 - $16.75/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$12.50 - $16.75/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$12.50 - $16.75/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.50 - $18.25/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.50 - $18.25/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$12.50 - $16.50/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$12.50 - $16.50/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13 - $17.25/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$12 - $16.25/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$12 - $16.25/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$11.50 - $15.25/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$11.50 - $15.25/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$12.75 - $17/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$12.75 - $17/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$12.75 - $17/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$12.75 - $17/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$12.75 - $17/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$12.75 - $17/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Japanese Specialty Cuisine Cook
Houston, TX · On-site
$13.25 - $18/hr
Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred. * Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with ...
Chef Internship information
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$8.13 - $9.32
2% of jobs
$9.32 - $10.50
2% of jobs
$10.50 - $11.69
3% of jobs
$11.69 - $12.87
17% of jobs
$12.94 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$12.87 - $14.06
18% of jobs
The median wage is $14.69 / hr.
$14.06 - $15.25
16% of jobs
$15.25 - $16.43
11% of jobs
$16.81 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$16.43 - $17.62
20% of jobs
$17.62 - $18.81
6% of jobs
$18.81 - $19.99
3% of jobs
$19.99 - $21.18
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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Chef Internship position, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Chef Intern, you need basic culinary skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn, typically supported by enrollment in or completion of a culinary arts program. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food safety regulations, and basic knife handling techniques is often expected. Strong time management, teamwork, and communication skills help interns adapt to the fast-paced kitchen environment. These abilities ensure you can contribute effectively, follow instructions accurately, and develop professionally within a kitchen team.
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A Chef Internship is a hands-on learning experience where aspiring chefs work in a professional kitchen under the guidance of experienced chefs. Interns assist with food preparation, cooking, plating, and kitchen organization while developing essential culinary skills. This role provides valuable industry exposure, helping interns gain practical knowledge and improve their efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Chef internships are typically offered by restaurants, hotels, and catering companies, and may lead to full-time employment opportunities.
What kind of training and mentorship can I expect during a Chef Internship?
During a Chef Internship, you can expect hands-on training alongside experienced chefs and kitchen staff, often involving rotation through different kitchen stations to develop a well-rounded skill set. Interns typically receive direct mentorship from senior chefs who provide feedback on technique, timing, and kitchen best practices. You’ll have the opportunity to observe and participate in day-to-day kitchen operations, from preparing ingredients to plating dishes. This immersive experience helps build confidence and can be a strong stepping stone for advancing to higher-level culinary roles after the internship.

Full-time
Posted 18 days ago
Job description
Bring authentic flavors to the skies! As a Specialty Cuisine Sous Chef, specializing in Japanese cuisine, you’ll craft scratch-made dishes that celebrate regional authenticity for our airline partners. This role is all about precision and passion ensuring every meal meets exacting airline specifications while delivering exceptional quality, safety, consistency, and presentation. From preparation to plating, you’ll create in-flight dining experiences that feel truly world-class.
- Language: must have a basic understanding of the Japanese language including reading, writing and conversational speaking
- Work location: onsite @ Sky Chefs facility located near IAH - George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Work schedule: work 5 consecutive days and have 2 consecutive days off. Days off are Wednesday & Thursday.
- Work shift: Day shift, 4:00am-2:00pm. Average work hours per day are 10-12 hours, as business dictates.
- Operations: we operate 24/7, 365 days / year
- Prepare and cook complete authentic meals from scratch, including entrees, side dishes, sauces, and specialty items for a specific designated airline customer.
- Execute authentic recipes with consistency and efficiency, following detailed portioning, seasoning, and presentation standards set by each airline client.
- Plate dishes according to menu specifications, ensuring all components are flight-ready, visually appealing, and securely packaged.
- Adhere to all airline, HACCP, and food safety regulations, including proper handling, labeling, and temperature control of food items.
- Coordinate with other kitchen stations to ensure timely production and delivery of complete meal components.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, and storage areas throughout each shift.
- 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 waste reduction initiatives.
- Minimum 5 years of professional cooking experience in a high-volume or specialty kitchen environment; preparing authentic Japanese specialty cuisine.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak Japanese, at least a beginner level, to understand recipes and to interface with the customer
- Prior airline catering experience a plus but not required.
- Proficient in authentic Japanese cooking techniques and preparing the corresponding regional cuisine.
- Ability to follow airline plating guides, recipe specifications, and food presentation standards.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and timing to ensure deliverables are completed to meet the pre-determined Kitchen Ready Time.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP).
- Ability to work a pre-determined schedule (shift) that meets the timeline for when the daily production needs to be performed and completed.
- Culinary degree, Formal training, Internship program, or On the Job training all preferred.
- Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using the standard equipment that is associated with preparing the authentic cuisine that you would be responsible for. With the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Work in refrigerated environment when required to ensure specifications are followed
- Able to lift up and carry up to 50 lbs to include hot pans of food.
SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.