Corporate Culinary Trainer at Abby's Catering

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Training, Recipe Execution, Food Safety Standards, Kitchen Equipment Operation, Knife Skills, Sous Vide Cooking, Combi Oven Operation, Portion Control, MEDINA Standards, HALAL Food Handling, Audit Readiness, Production Workflow, Order Management Systems, Inventory Processes, LMS Administration, Content Development

Industry

Food & Beverages

Description

Description Position Title: Corporate Culinary Trainer Department: Culinary Operations / Training & Development Reports To: Corporate Executive Chef (CEC) Location: Production Kitchens & Operational Sites Position Summary:The Culinary Trainer is responsible for developing, implementing, and delivering culinary training programs across all company food production divisions, including international airline catering kitchens, private aviation catering, and food service management operations.This role ensures that culinary teams consistently execute recipes, food safety standards, presentation, and operational procedures while maintaining the highest levels of quality, efficiency, and compliance with aviation and hospitality standards.Responsibilities:1. Practical Culinary Skills & Equipment OperationTrain culinary staff in professional kitchen techniques and the proper use of production equipment to ensure consistent product quality and safe, efficient operations.Key Training TopicsKnife skills and safe knife handling techniquesFood processors, mixers, and other kitchen machinerySous vide cooking techniquesCombi oven operation and programmingProper use and maintenance of production equipmentRecipe comprehension and interpretationAccurate recipe execution and portion controlProduct consistency and plating standardsThe trainer ensures staff understand how to execute recipes accurately and consistently in large-scale production environments. 2. Food Safety & ComplianceEnsure all culinary personnel understand and comply with internal and external food safety regulations required for airline catering, private aviation, and food service operations.Key Training TopicsMEDINA food safety standardsHALAL food handling and preparation requirementsAirline customer food safety standardsInternal audit readiness and complianceExternal regulatory audit preparationCheck listsPerformance TargetsInternal audits: =95% pass rateExternal audits: =90% pass rateOperational Compliance TrainingFood Safety & Quality (FSQ) documentation and paperworkPersonal hygiene standardsProper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)Knife control logs and documentationCleaning and sanitation proceduresCross-contamination preventionTemperature monitoring and food storage standardsCompliance with all applicable food safety regulationsThe trainer ensures all staff consistently meet company, aviation, and regulatory food safety requirements. 3. Operational Systems & Production ManagementTrain staff to understand production workflows, order management systems, and inventory processes required for large-scale airline catering and food service operations.Key Training TopicsProduction planning and kitchen workflow managementUnderstanding customer order specifications and requirementsOrder management per airline or customerMeal cycles and rotations, specificationsWork-in-Progress (WIP) inventory controlRaw material requisition proceduresKitchen production schedulingDocumentation and traceability processesERP system training: AeroChefThe trainer ensures that staff understand how culinary production integrates with operational systems and supply chain processes. 4. Training & DevelopmentDevelop and conduct culinary training programs for kitchen staff, chefs, and food production teams that will lead to standardized work methods across all locations.Train employees on standardized recipes, production methods, plating standards, and portion control.Support onboarding and orientation of new culinary employees.Deliver hands-on training in production kitchens and operational environments. Learning Management System (LMS) & Training Content DevelopmentThe Culinary Trainer is responsible for managing and expanding the company’s culinary digital training programs through the Learning Management System (LMS) within Paylocity, ensuring consistent training delivery across all culinary operations.Culinary LMS Administration & ImplementationUtilize the Paylocity LMS platform to assign, track, and manage culinary training programs for kitchen staff across all divisions.Monitor employee training progress, completion rates, and certification status.Ensure all required training modules are completed in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.Generate training reports to support management reviews, compliance verification, and audit preparation.Develop and continuously expand the LMS training library with high-quality learning materials, including:Instructional training videosCulinary demonstration recordingsPresentations and visual guidesQuizzes and knowledge testsStep-by-step standard operating procedures (SOPs)Convert operational procedures, recipes, and safety standards into structured digital learning modules.Ensure training materials reflect current culinary practices, equipment use, food safety requirements, and operational procedures.Continuous ImprovementRegularly review and update training materials to maintain accuracy and relevance.Identify training gaps based on operational performance, audits, and quality reviews.

Responsibilities

The Culinary Trainer is responsible for developing, implementing, and delivering culinary training programs across all company food production divisions, ensuring consistent execution of recipes, food safety standards, and operational procedures. This includes training staff on practical culinary skills, compliance with food safety regulations (like MEDINA and HALAL), and operational systems integration, including ERP training.