Airport Lounge Chef - Premium Dining, Flexible Shifts
Work Initiatives
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Job summary
Work Initiatives is seeking dedicated cooks to join its airport lounge kitchens across Australia, delivering premium dishes to first and business class guests. You will work as part of a collaborative culinary team in a fast-paced environment, ensuring safety, hygiene, and cost control while maintaining exceptional guest experiences.
The role requires Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, experience in production and buffet environments, and a flexible roster including afternoons and overnight
Qualifications
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is required.
- Experience across production, buffet and a la carte environments, ideally in high-volume or premium settings.
- Strong passion for quality and presentation with a commitment to guest satisfaction.
- Solid understanding of food safety and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Prepare premium dishes using fresh, high-quality ingredients to meet airline lounge standards.
- Work in a calm, collaborative kitchen environment with a culinary team.
- Ensure OH&S and food safety compliance across all kitchen operations.
- Manage inventory and minimise waste through accurate stock control.
- Maintain high hygiene standards to uphold a spotless kitchen.
- Deliver elevated culinary experiences for first and business class guests in an airport lounge.
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Job description
Work Initiatives is seeking dedicated cooks to join its airport lounge kitchens across Australia, delivering premium dishes to first and business class guests. You will work as part of a collaborative culinary team in a fast-paced environment, ensuring safety, hygiene, and cost control while maintaining exceptional guest experiences.
The role requires Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, experience in production and buffet environments, and a flexible roster including afternoons and overnight
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