Food Production Supervisor

Food Production Supervisor (dnata catering U.S.)

dnata catering U.S. seeks a Food Production Supervisor to cover a LOA. Candidates must be available for up to 6 months and are located in El Segundo, CA. The role oversees efficient and high‑quality production of food items for airline passengers, managing and leading a team of chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants.

• Lead and motivate the AM or PM food production team.
• Safeguard on‑time performance.
• Develop and streamline processes for accessibility, availability, cost, quality, and production assurance.
• Guarantee systems for maximum productivity.
• Attend food‑tasting sessions as required.
• Adhere to food‑safety compliance, HACCP regulations, FDA, and dnata internal rules.
• Manage day‑to‑day food production supervisors and assembly room staff.
• Guide communications to ensure food‑cost goals and on‑time delivery of finished product.
• Plan assigned work to ensure on‑time delivery of finished product.
• Manage multiple priorities and meet frequent short‑timeline goals and deadlines.
• Calculate labor standards according to flight production schedules and meal order volumes.
• Stay within budgeted labor goals (head count, regular hours, overtime).
• Identify problematic areas and suggest solutions to Production or Operation Manager / General Manager.
• Present solutions to supervisors / department heads and management.
• Employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold (35‑40 °F).

• Salary: $62,000 – $75,000
• Comprehensive free benefits package: 401(k), medical, dental, vision.
• Complimentary daily meals during your shift.

• Purpose‑driven work:
  Deliver on customer promises guided by safety, respect, teamwork, and innovation.
• Career growth & recognition with structured development programs and mentorship.
• Inclusive culture with collaborative, people‑first environment.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment. This position is not eligible for company visa sponsorship and dnata will not provide or assume sponsorship for employment visas now or in the future. By submitting this application, you acknowledge that you meet these work‑authorization requirements.

01/23/2026

• Other duties as assigned.

Associate degree (A.A.) from a two‑year college or technical school; or five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years experience in complex food production environments such as airline catering.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• 3+ years experience in manufacturing and manufacturing processes, preferably complex food production environments.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to interact with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of HACCP and general food safety standards.
• Experience in culinary knowledge of terms, procedures, and practices.
• Flexible to perform tasks independently or as part of a team.
• High‑end food knowledge is an asset but not required.

Requires multitasking under time limits, constant attention to detail, punctuality, and responsibility.

Regularly stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 30 pounds.

Indoors with noise level ranging from minimal to loud.

• Delivering – Balances customer needs with business needs.
• Drive – Always gets the job done.
• Open to Opportunity – Adapts to plan changes.
• Business Thinking – Uses business understanding in daily work.
• Collaborate – Seeks solutions for self, team, and organization.
• Engaging Others – Handles conflict appropriately.
• Provide Direction – Shares plans, tracks progress, gives feedback.
• Developing Talent – Lifelong learning and mentoring others.

• Safety and security first.
• Set challenging goals and meet them.
• Consistently high quality.
• Take ownership until resolved.
• Learn from failure.
• Respect each other regardless of background.

dnata values diversity and inclusion, offering mentoring, volunteer, and professional development opportunities to all employees.

dnata Catering may obtain an investigative consumer report for employment purposes under the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. You have rights to receive a copy of the report and to inspect your file upon written request.