Chef

Perth

Do you want to work in the Australian aviation industry?

Join Australia's leading inflight catering and retail partner.

Award winning. Global brand. Market leader.

At dnata catering & retail, the sky's truly the limit!

AVIATION SUPPORT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2024
AUSTRALASIA's AIRLINE CATERER OF THE YEAR 2025

So, what does a day in the life of a Chef look like?

As a member of our culinary team, you are responsible for creating delicious, highquality meals served onboard some of the world’s top airlines. Working as part of a highperforming team in a fastpaced commercial kitchen, you will prepare and cook hot and cold meals in bulk quantities. A typical day in the kitchen will see you collaborating with your colleagues, following strict airline menu specifications and recipes, and meeting daily production schedules. You will uphold food safety standards, maintain a clean and organised workspace, and adapt quickly to changing flight schedules and customer requirements. Every shift brings a sense of purpose, knowing that the meals you create on the ground elevate the journey for thousands of passengers in the air each day. You play an essential role in delivering a seamless inflight dining experience at 30,000 feet.

In a nutshell, your main responsibilities are:

• Preparing hot & cold meals for Business & Economy class passengers for our various International and Domestic Airline customers.
• Managing multiple menus and bulk preparing dishes for up to 10,000 passengers
• Stock control & minimizing food wastage.
• Ensure that taste, consistency and presentation are at the highest possible standard
• Maintaining a strictly hygienic work environment at all times.
• Use proper techniques such as cook-chill methods for safe intermittent food storage
• Following menu specifications as well as Food Safety / HACCP & OHS guidelines.

What do you need to be successful in securing this role?

• Min Certificate III Commercial Cookery qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Solid knife skills, knowledge of cooking principles and techniques
• Passion & drive to deliver high quality consistent food to our customers.
• Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster.
• Good written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organizational & time management skills.
• Must be motivated, hardworking & have a good attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen, to meet deadlines.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment preferred but not essential.
• As you will be working in the Aviation Services industry, you will be required to obtain a clear National Police Check.
• Availability to work 38 hours/week, as this role is a full-time permanent position.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a close knit & dedicated team that is committed to safety.
• Competitive pay rates and penalties.
• Free onsite parking, meals, and uniforms.
• Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.

Your prospective employer:

Part of the Emirates Group, we are Australia’s largest inflight catering and retail partner. Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines for our award-winning meals and outstanding service, we operate 13 catering facilities across 10 cities, employ over 4,000 people, produce over 47 million meals, and service over 252 thousand flights each year.

Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you!

Click the link below and upload your resume to start on the journey of joining the dnata catering & retail team as a Chef.

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