Catering Attendant (Production)

Alha Flight Services trading as dnata catering; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Free onsite parking

Meals provided

Uniforms supplied

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Discounts at retailers

Novated leasing

Job summary

dnata catering & retail is seeking a dedicated Catering Attendant for our Sydney team. You will work in a fast-paced production kitchen to ensure flights are stocked and meals prepared to airline specifications, supporting safety and quality across all processes.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights, be able to pass pre-employment checks, and be available for weekend shifts. Strong teamwork, communication and adherence to HACCP standards are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food items to airline and customer specifications.
• Follow recipes and presentation guides to ensure consistency and quality across all meal products.
• Pack and prepare meals for dispatch in line with production schedules.
• Work collaboratively with other operational teams to ensure on-time delivery requirements are met.
• Complete food safety and quality documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and workplace safety policies, including HACCP, IFSA, and QSAI standards.

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 Sydney 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.

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.
• 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

includes 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