Chef

Talent Acquisition Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Acquisition Group – Sydney Airport NSW is seeking an experienced trade-qualified Chef to join a large-scale aviation catering operation at Sydney Airport. This role involves preparing airline meals in a fast-paced, compliance-driven kitchen, with a rotating 7-day roster and full-time hours.

You will work in a structured environment, follow HACCP and food safety standards, and contribute to a high-volume production team focused on consistency, yield, and timely flight servicing.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery is required.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience as a fully qualified Chef.
• Experience in high-volume production.
• Excellent knife skills and strong technical cookery fundamentals.
• Sound HACCP and food safety knowledge.
• Ability to follow detailed specifications and recipes precisely.
• Strong time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Availability to work across a 7-day rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and assemble a wide variety of hot and cold food items in accordance with airline specifications.
• Follow standardised recipes, production schedules, and presentation guidelines with precision.
• Monitor food quality at all stages of preparation to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Portion and label products accurately according to control specifications.
• Ensure timely completion of production targets to meet flight schedules.

Skills

Knife skills

Time management

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Talent Acquisition Group – Sydney Airport NSW

Hands-on Chef role at Sydney Airport preparing airline meals in a fast-paced kitchen. Casual role with full-time hours and career growth.Full Job Description:
ChefLocation:Sydney Airport
Employment Type:Casual with Full time hours | Rotating 7-Day Roster

About Us: Blue Collar Recruitment is an Australian-owned company delivering specialised workforce solutions to the aviation industry. We are committed to supplying highly skilled, motivated, and customer-focused professionals who uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

We partner with leading aviation service providers to support large-scale catering and operational requirements in fast-paced airport environments.

The Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced and trade-qualifiedChef to join our high-profile aviation catering client based at Sydney Airport.
This is not a typical restaurant role. You will be working in a large-scale, high-volume commercial production kitchen preparing airline meals to exact specifications. The environment is structured, compliance-driven, and deadline-focused, requiring strong attention to detail, teamwork, and efficiency.

If you thrive in fast-paced kitchens, understand the importance of consistency and food safety, and enjoy working as part of a large production team, this role offers long-term stability and career growth within the aviation catering sector.

Key Responsibilities Food Preparation & Production

• Prepare, cook, and assemble a wide variety of hot and cold food items in accordance with airline specifications
• Follow standardised recipes, production schedules, and presentation guidelines with precision
• Monitor food quality at all stages of preparation to ensure consistency and compliance
• Portion and label products accurately according to control specifications
• Ensure timely completion of production targets to meet flight schedules

Quality & Compliance

• Adhere strictly to HACCP, food safety, and quality assurance protocols
• Complete required documentation, temperature logs, and compliance records accurately
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures
• Identify and report any quality or safety concerns promptly

Teamwork & Efficiency

• Work collaboratively within a large production team
• Support supervisors and team leaders in meeting operational deadlines
• Maintain workflow efficiency in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the kitchen

Hygiene & Housekeeping

• Maintain clean, sanitised, and organised workstations
• Ensure all equipment and utensils are cleaned and stored correctly
• Uphold high standards of personal presentation and hygiene at all times

Selection Criteria Essential

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery
• Minimum 7 years’ experience as a fully qualified Chef
• Demonstrated experience in high-volume food production
• Excellent knife skills and strong technical cookery fundamentals
• Sound knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards
• Ability to follow detailed specifications and recipes precisely
• Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure
• Availability to work across a 7-day rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
• Full Australian Working Rights

Highly Desirable

• Previous experience in airline catering or large-scale commercial kitchens
• Experience working within compliance-driven environments
• Understanding of portion control and production yield management