Chef

dnata; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Free onsite parking, meals and uniform

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7

Career development and progression

Discounts at retailers and wellbeing

Job summary

dnata catering & retail is seeking a Chef in Adelaide to work in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, preparing bulk hot and cold dishes to specification and ensuring consistent quality.

With 2+ years’ chef experience and a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher), you will uphold HACCP and food safety standards, coordinate staff to meet production schedules, and perform basic administrative tasks using a computer.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ chef experience.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher).
• Able to pass pre-employment checks (police check & medical).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
• Preparing and cooking a variety of bulk hot and cold dishes, following menu specifications and ensuring consistent quality.
• Using advanced knife skills and food preparation equipment efficiently, maintaining portion control and minimising waste.
• Conducting quality checks and upholding all food safety, safety, and hygiene policies, including HACCP.
• Coordinating catering staff and other team members to deliver to production schedules.
• Demonstrating basic computer skills for administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Basic computer skills

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Adelaide

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

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 Chef

Responsibilities

• Working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.


• Preparing and cooking a variety of bulk hot and cold dishes, following menu specifications and ensuring consistent quality.


• Using advanced knife skills and food preparation equipment efficiently, maintaining portion control and minimising waste.


• Conducting quality checks and upholding all food safety, safety, and hygiene policies, including HACCP.


• Coordinating catering staff and other team members to deliver to production schedules.


• Demonstrating basic computer skills for administrative tasks.

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About You

• Full ongoing working rights in Australia.


• Ability to pass pre-employment checks, incl. National Police Check and medical assessment.


• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher).


• 2+ years’ chef experience.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced commercial kitchen under pressure.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specifications.


• Availability to work shifts (including weekends and public holidays) and to stand for extended periods.


• 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.

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 HERE.