Chef

Dnata; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Meals provided

Uniforms

Job summary

dnata catering is hiring a Chef in Australia for a permanent full-time role based in Western Australia. You will prepare hot and cold meals for business and economy class passengers, manage stock, and keep a clean kitchen in compliance with HACCP and safety standards.

The role requires a Certificate III Commercial Cookery or equivalent, the ability to work a 7-day rotating roster, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated, hardworking with a good attitude.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold meals for airline passengers.
• Stock control and minimising food wastage.
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen following HACCP, WHS & QSAI policies.
• Follow menu specifications and safety policies.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Pressure handling

Education

Certificate III Commercial Cookery

Job description

Australian aviation is in the midst of the largest ramp up in history. Do you want to help us reconnect Australia with the world? Join one our teams in Australia as aChefin apermanent full-timeposition today!

What does a typical day look like?

You will be working in a busy, open plan kitchen preparing & cooking various international hot & cold meals in commercial quantities, for our customer airlines.

In a nutshell, your main responsibilities are:

• Preparing hot & cold meals for business & economy class passengers for various airlines.
• Stock control & minimizing food wastage.
• Cleaning & maintaining a hygienic work environment at all times.
• Strictly following menu specifications as well as food safety / HACCP, WHS & QSAI policies.

What do you need to be successful in securing this role?

• Certificate III Commercial Cookery or higher qualifications is preferred or equivalent level of experience
• Passion & drive to deliver high quality food to our customers.
• Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster.
• Good written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organizational & time management skills.
• Must be motivated, hardworking & have a good attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment preferred but not essential.
• As you will be working in the Aviation Services industry, you will be required to obtain a clear National Police Check.
• Availability to work 38 hours/week, as this role is a full-time permanent position.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a close knit & dedicated team that is committed to safety.
• Competitive pay rates and penalties.
• Free onsite parking, meals, and uniforms.
• Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.
• Guaranteed annual earnings of $79,423 - $85,000 + superannuation

About Us:

We are Australia’s largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. Specialising in inflight catering and retail, food manufacturing, and airport lounge management, our group of diverse brands enables us to deliver extensive service capabilities.

Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines, we operate 16 facilities across 10 cities and employ over 4,000 people who help us to produce over 64 million meals, and service more than 250,000 flights, each year.

Parent company dnata – part of the Emirates Group – is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail services, dnata ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently.

Want to know more about dnata catering and our global businesses?

Visit our Australian careers website https://dnatacateringcareers.com.au/ and watch a short video here: https://youtu.be/uLB6BFGdKpE