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Sous Chef - Airport Catering

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 28 Oct)

DO & CO

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Our summary

Hours: Rotating shifts, including nights
Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years
Education: Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Vocational Training at Intermediate or Higher level in Cooking, Catering, or Hospitality.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in kitchens, preferably in industrial kitchens or food production plants.
Experience in team management and supervision of large production volumes.
Knowledge of production planning, technical data sheets, shrinkage control, and inventory management.
Availability to work in morning, afternoon, or night shifts.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We believe that our employees are the engine of our success and we are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

Free parking: Forget about parking costs, as we offer free parking at our facilities.
Free meals: Recharge your energy during your workday with delicious lunches and snacks, including a free daily menu.
A dynamic work environment: Be part of a dynamic company where your ideas are welcome and valued.
Professional development opportunities: Boost your career with genuine growth and development opportunities, including international opportunities.
Work with a world leader: Join a world leader in the luxury gastronomic entertainment sector and contribute to leaving your mark on the industry.

The role

What you'll do

Team management: Coordinate and supervise supervisors, station chefs, and cooks, organizing staff rosters and ensuring the fulfillment of production objectives.
Production planning and control: Organize production and cycle changes, review recipes and technical data sheets, and ensure compliance with established deadlines.
Quality control: Guarantee that preparations meet the required quality, presentation, and specification standards.
Raw material management: Supervise orders, inventories, and FIFO rotation, optimizing the use of ingredients and minimizing shrinkage and waste.
Team training and development: Train, evaluate, and motivate staff, promoting teamwork and compliance with procedures.
Continuous improvement: Propose and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
Food safety and sustainability: Guarantee compliance with HACCP standards, occupational risk prevention, and the company's environmental policy.

About DO & CO

DO & CO is an employer that recruits for hospitality and catering roles across several European countries. Its careers page lists openings in the United Kingdom, Portugal, Germany, and Spain, with advertised positions spanning kitchen and culinary roles (chefs, pastry, kitchen help), food and lounge service staff, and catering operations support such as packing, warehouse, and dispatch roles.

In Spain, DO & CO's careers page currently lists openings in Barcelona, including a contract EVENT WAITER/WAITRESS position. For international professionals, the company's evidenced multi-country European footprint means hospitality and catering candidates may find hiring entry points in more than one market, with Barcelona being the confirmed Spanish location on its careers site.

Good to know if you are moving

DO & CO's careers page currently lists an opening in Barcelona, Spain: an EVENT WAITER/WAITRESS position offered on a contract basis.
The company recruits for hospitality and catering roles across multiple European countries, with current listings in the United Kingdom, Portugal, Germany, and Spain.
Advertised roles include culinary positions (chefs, pastry, kitchen help), lounge and event service staff, and catering operations support such as warehouse and dispatch roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

DO & CO is an international luxury catering company, recognized for its gastronomic excellence. We are premium airline catering providers for the most prestigious airlines in the world and for high-end lounges.

Currently, we are looking for Sous Chefs passionate about gastronomy to join a solid and long-standing project in our production unit, located in the airport area.

If you are motivated by efficiency, quality, and teamwork, we are waiting for you!

Additional information

DO & CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be considered without distinction of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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