Chef (Asian Cuisine) [ Perth]

Alha Flight Services trading as dnata catering; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Free onsite parking

Meals provided

Uniforms

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Discounts at retailers

Novated leasing

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

dnata catering & retail in Perth is hiring a full-time Chef (Asian Cuisine) to craft traditional Asian dishes for Economy, Business and First class passengers. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, perform quality checks, and ensure HACCP and food-safety standards are met while coordinating staff to meet production schedules.

About You: full working rights in Australia, able to pass pre-employment checks including police clearance and medical assessment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher (Australian qualification).
• Experience with Asian cuisines such as Japanese, Malay, Chinese, Thai or Singaporean is highly regarded.
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks including National Police Check and medical assessment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce traditional Asian-style cuisines for Economy, Business and First class.
• Work in a fast-paced commercial kitchen and conduct quality checks.
• Uphold food safety, HACCP policies and hygiene standards.
• Coordinate catering staff to meet production schedules.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills for administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Basic computer skills

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Australian Chef Skill Assessment

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 aChef
Join our Perth team as a full-time Chef (Asian Cuisine) and play a key role in delivering an exceptional in-flight dining experience for some of the world’s leading 5-star airlines. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation and production of traditional Asian style cuisines for Economy, Business class and First class passengers.
• Working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
• 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) or Australian Chef Skill Assessment
• Experience in modern and traditional styles of Japanese, Malay, Chinese, Thai or Singaporean cuisine highly regarded.
• 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

• 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 HERE.