Catering Attendant (Operations)

Alha Flight Services trading as dnata catering; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Meals provided

Uniforms supplied

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7

Job summary

dnata catering & retail in Adelaide is hiring a casual Catering Attendant to join our Operations team in a fast-paced, on-site kitchen environment supporting inflight service for premium airlines. You'll help load and stock carts, maintain HACCP standards and work with a friendly team to ensure flights depart on time.

Shifts include weekends and public holidays; you should be comfortable with manual handling and committed to safety, hygiene, and customer care.

Qualifications

• Full ongoing working rights in Australia.
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks including National Police Check and medical assessment.
• Availability to work shifts (including weekends and public holidays) and the ability to stand for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in chilled and refrigerated environments.
• Strong commitment to safety, hygiene and compliance.
• Team-first mindset with a willingness to support others.
• Good communication and basic numeracy skills.
• Food hygiene and HACCP knowledge (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Disassembling airline carts and loading equipment into commercial dishwashers.
• Unloading dishwashers and ensuring all equipment is clean and ready for use.
• Reassembling airline carts and distributing stock to operational work areas.
• Handling food waste, general waste, and bonded goods in line with company procedures.
• Performing manual handling tasks, including lifting and carrying, throughout the shift.
• Following all food safety, hygiene and workplace safety policies, including HACCP, IFSA, and QSAI standards.

Skills

Team-first mindset

Good communication

Basic numeracy

Stand for extended periods

Job description

Start your journey with dnata catering & retail, where the sky is the limit!

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 mostrecognisedairlines, 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

Join our Adelaide team as a casual Catering Attendant and play a key role in creating a memorable dining experience for passengers onboard some of the world's top airlines. Working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, you will be part of a collaborative team ensuring flights are fully stocked and ready for service.

As part of our Operations team, responsibilities include:

• Disassembling airline carts and loading equipment into commercial dishwashers.
• Unloading dishwashers and ensuring all equipment is clean and ready for use.
• Reassembling airline carts and distributing stock to operational work areas.
• Handling food waste, general waste, and bonded goods in line with company procedures.
• Performing manual handling tasks, including lifting and carrying, throughout the shift.
• Following all food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety policies, including HACCP, IFSA, and QSAI standards.

See our Catering Attendants in action HERE

About You

• Full ongoing working rights in Australia.
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks, incl. National Police Check and medical assessment.
• Availability to work shifts (including weekends and public holidays) and the ability to stand for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in chilled and refrigerated environments
• Strong commitment to safety, hygiene and compliance.
• Team-first mindset with a willingness to support others.
• Good communication and basic numeracy skills.
• Food hygiene and HACCP knowledge (desirable).

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Free onsite parking, meals and uniforms.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7.
• Career development and progression supported by dedicated training.
• 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.

TheRecruitmentprocess

will include interviews, health checks, reference and criminal history checks, and verification of working rights. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information on careers at dnata catering & retail please visit www.dnatacateringcareers.com.au