Catering Attendant (Production)

dnata catering and retail; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Free onsite parking

Meals provided

Uniforms supplied

EAP available 24/7

Career development

Retail discounts

Job summary

dnata catering & retail in Melbourne is seeking a dedicated Catering Attendant to join our production team in a fast-paced commercial kitchen. You will prepare and portion meals to airline specifications and ensure dishes are ready for dispatch with quality presentation.

This full-time role requires flexibility to work shifts including weekends and public holidays, strong safety and hygiene commitment, and the ability to stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass pre-employment checks, including police check and medical assessment.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Strong commitment to safety, hygiene and compliance.
• Team-first mindset with good communication and numeracy.
• Basic knife skills and adherence to recipes and standards.
• Food hygiene knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and portioning food items to airline and customer specifications.
• Following recipes and presentation guides to ensure consistency and quality.
• Packing and preparing meals for dispatch in line with production schedules.
• Working collaboratively with other operational teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Completing food safety and quality documentation.
• Following all food safety, hygiene and workplace safety policies, including HACCP, IFSA, and QSAI standards.

Skills

Communication

Numeracy

Teamwork

Safety & hygiene

Food hygiene

Basic knife skills

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 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

Join our Melbourne team as a full-time 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 production team, you will:

• Preparing and portioning food items to airline and customer specifications.
• Following recipes and presentation guides to ensure consistency and quality across all meal products.
• Packing and preparing meals for dispatch in line with production schedules.
• Working collaboratively with other operational teams to ensure on-time delivery requirements are met.
• Completing food safety and quality documentation in accordance with company standards.
• 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 Check and medical assessment.
• 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

• 5 weeks annual leave and 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.

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