Chef [ Adelaide]

Alha Flight Services trading as dnata catering; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 77,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Meals provided

Uniforms supplied

Career development & progression

National relocation opportunities

5 weeks annual leave

Retailer discounts

Wellbeing resources & online exercise

Job summary

dnata catering & retail is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to join our inflight catering team in Australia. You will prepare hot and cold meals for multiple airlines in a high-volume kitchen, manage stock, and uphold strict HACCP and WHS standards.

The role requires a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent, a willingness to work a 38-hour week on a 7-day roster, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a busy kitchen. National Police Check is required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• National Police Check required for aviation services work.
• Availability to work 38 hours/week, full-time permanent position.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Education

Certificate III Commercial Cookery

Job description

Do you want to work in the Australian aviation industry?

Join Australia's leading inflight catering and retail partner.

Award winning. Global brand. Market leader.

At dnata catering & retail, the sky's truly the limit!

AVIATION SUPPORT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2025

AUSTRALASIA'S AIRLINE CATERER OF THE YEAR 2025

Want to know more about dnata? Watch a short video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqf4mvwm3E0

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 $76,515 - $80,000 + superannuation

Your prospective employer:

Part of the Emirates Group, we are Australia’s largest inflight catering and retail partner. Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines for our award-winning meals and outstanding service, we operate 16 catering facilities across 12 cities, employ over 4,000 people, produce over 64 million meals, and service over 252 thousand flights each year.

Want to know more about dnata catering & retail? Visit our Australian careers website: https://dnatacateringcareers.com.au/