Chef - marhaba Airport Lounge

dnata; Luddenham; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Airport discounts

Fitness Passport access

Global brand with development goals

Competitive rates and penalties

Job summary

dnata Airport Services is launching a world-class marhaba Lounge at Western Sydney International Airport. We are hiring a Cook/Chef to prepare a range of high-quality dishes, maintain food safety standards and collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure a seamless guest experience.

You will work in a hands-on kitchen, balancing creativity with consistency, and adhere to HACCP standards while supporting cost-control and waste-management practices. A strong team orientation is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen, restaurant, hotel, catering or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and a range of cooking techniques with the ability to work from recipes while adapting and creating dishes where appropriate.
• Experience using professional kitchen equipment, cutting tools, cookware and bakeware.
• A working understanding of food safety standards (HACCP) and general hygiene.
• Current RSA Certificate is a must.
• Police and security check and unrestricted working rights in Australia are required.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment and cook a variety of high-quality meals for the lounge.
• Prepare ingredients and maintain mise en place to support smooth service and minimise waste.
• Cook using grilling, baking, boiling and other techniques with emphasis on presentation and quality.
• Maintain a clean, sanitised and organised kitchen in line with dnata SOPs and WHS.
• Monitor quality, freshness and presentation of ingredients and finished dishes.
• Assist with stock monitoring and ordering within budget and cost-control guidelines.
• Support lounge operations and collaborate with front-of-house and other shifts as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve food quality, service and efficiency.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably requested by Senior Management.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

RSA Certificate

Team collaboration

Creativity in menu

Job description

Are you passionate about food? Do you work collaboratively and thrive in a fast-paced environments? If so, we want YOU to be part of launching our brand new, world-class marhaba Loungeas a Cook/Chef, proudly operated by dnata Airport Services at Western Sydney International Airport.

This is a hands-on culinary role where you’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking a range of dishes, maintaining high food safety standards and working closely with the front-of-house team to deliver a seamless guest experience.

Why join marhaba?

marhaba is part of the dnata & Emirates group globally. Benefits include:

• Opportunity to be part of the launch of a brand new lounge at Western Sydney International Airport.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Competitive rates and spectacular penalty rates.
• Airport discounts
• Access to Fitness Passport, and other wellbeing initiatives
• Being part of a global brand that offers significant development opportunities

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment and cook a variety of high-quality meals and dishes for the lounge.
• Prepare ingredients and maintain effective mise en place to support smooth service and minimise waste.
• Cook using a range of methods including grilling, baking, boiling and other appropriate techniques. You will ensure dishes are well presented and meet required quality standards before service.
• Maintain a clean, sanitised and organised kitchen, including fridges and food preparation areas, working to dnata SOP’s, WHS, HACCP and food safety standards at all times.
• Monitor the quality, freshness and presentation of ingredients and finished dishes.
• Ensure all food is stored, labelled and handled correctly, monitor stock levels and support ordering to ensure appropriate supplies are available.
• Work within agreed budgets and apply effective cost-control and waste-management practices.
• Work collaboratively, supporting lounge attendants with buffet set-up and restaurant operations when required and working alongside other shifts to ensure appropriate preparation and stock availability
• Work proactively to identify opportunities to improve food quality, service and efficiency.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably requested by Senior Management.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be a passionate and adaptable Chef who takes pride in delivering quality food and exceptional standards. You’ll be comfortable working in a busy, customer-focused environment and able to balance creativity with consistency, efficiency and food safety.

You’ll bring:

• Immaculate grooming and pride in presentation
• Proven experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen, restaurant, hotel, catering or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and a range of cooking techniques with the ability to work from recipes while adapting and creating dishes where appropriate.
• Experience using professional kitchen equipment, cutting tools, cookware and bakeware.
• A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements.
• A commitment to quality, presentation and consistency and capacity to workrotating shifts across a 7-day roster, inclusive of public holidays.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse operational team.
• The ability to support both kitchen and lounge operations when required.
• A working understanding of food safety standards, Current RSA Certificate is a must

Please note, all employees will require a police and security check to be able to successfully receive an ACIC as a condition of successful employment and applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia

If you’re a passionate Chef who enjoys variety, takes pride in your work and thrives in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note, due to the volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.