Catering Attendant - Christmas Casuals

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates.

Free onsite parking, meals and uniform

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts at retailers / wellbeing

Job summary

dnata catering & retail Australia at Melbourne Airport is seeking a Holiday Casual Catering Attendant to support flights during the busy November to January period. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, helping prepare meals and ensure on-time service for passengers aboard top airlines.

This casual role requires flexibility for weekends and public holidays, good communication, basic numeracy, and a commitment to safety and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Full ongoing working rights in Australia.
• Availability to work the holiday period from November to January.
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks, incl. National Police Check.
• Availability to work shifts (including weekends and public holidays).
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Strong commitment to safety, hygiene and compliance.
• Team-first mindset with a willingness to support others.
• Good communication and basic numeracy skills.
• Basic knife skills (role-specific).
• Food hygiene and HACCP knowledge (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Preparing, portioning, and plating meals following visual presentation guides.
• Assembling meal trays to airline specifications and loading them into airline carts.
• Stocking airline carts with packaged food, beverages, and equipment.
• Loading and unloading dishwashers with cutlery, crockery, and glassware, ensuring all items are clean and in perfect condition.
• Following all food safety, hygiene and workplace safety policies, including HACCP, IFSA, and QSAI standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Numeracy

Safety awareness

Knife skills

Job description

Make the most of the 2026 holiday season with a rewarding casual opportunity at Melbourne Airport!

About Us

Part of the Emirates Group, dnata catering & retail is Australia’s leading inflight catering and retail partner. We support many of the world’s most recognised airlines, delivering award‑winning meals and exceptional service that create memorable inflight dining experiences for thousands of travelers each day.

A day in the life of a Catering Attendant

Responsibilities

Join our Melbourne team as a Holiday Casual Catering Attendant and play a key role in creating memorable dining experiences for passengers onboard some of the world’s leading airlines. Working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, you'll be part of a collaborative team ensuring flights are fully stocked and ready for service throughout our busy holiday period from November to January.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing, portioning, and plating meals following visual presentation guides.
• Assembling meal trays to airline specifications and loading them into airline carts.
• Stocking airline carts with packaged food, beverages, and equipment.
• Loading and unloading dishwashers with cutlery, crockery, and glassware, ensuring all items are clean and in perfect condition.
• Following all food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety policies, including HACCP, IFSA, and QSAI standards.

About You

Full ongoing working rights in Australia.

Ability to pass pre-employment checks, incl. National Police CheckAvailability to work the holiday period from November to January. Availability to work shifts (including weekends and public holidays) and the ability to stand for extended periods.

Strong commitment to safety, hygiene and compliance. Team-first mindset with a willingness to support others. Good communication and basic numeracy skills.

Basic knife skills (role‑specific). Food hygiene and HACCP knowledge (desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Free onsite parking, meals and uniforms.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, novated leasing and wellbeing resources.

At dnata, we value an inclusive and respectful workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. The Recruitment process includes interviews, health checks, reference and criminal history checks, and verification of working rights.