Chefs

Gate Gourmet; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gate Gourmet, part of gategroup, is seeking skilled Chefs to join our culinary team in Sydney. You will prepare and produce high-quality meals for airline customers, following approved recipes and production schedules.

We value experience in bulk cooking, strong communication, and a positive, safety‑conscious approach. Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent preferred. Full Australian working rights and a 38-hour week on a 7-day roster are required.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Experience in bulk cooking or high-volume kitchens.
• Strong communication skills.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Willingness to work 38 hours per week on a 7-day roster.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items to approved specs and schedules.
• Ensure timely production and consistent quality across dishes.
• Monitor ingredients to minimise waste and spoilage.
• Maintain clean, safe, organised prep areas.
• Supervise Catering Assistants and junior team members.
• Ensure HACCP, sanitation and food safety standards.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork & safety

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

Gate Gourmet, part of gategroup, is the world's largest independent provider of airline catering and food solutions. We serve more than 250 airlines across 30+ countries and produce over 270 million meals annually.

Our culinary team is growing, and we're looking for skilled Chefs to join our team.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in preparing and producing high-quality meals for airline customers. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and cooking food items to approved specifications, recipes and production schedules
• Ensuring timely production and consistent quality across all dishes
• Monitoring ingredients and food items to minimise waste and spoilage
• Maintaining clean, safe and organised food preparation areas
• Supervising Catering Assistants and junior team members in your section
• Ensuring compliance with HACCP, sanitation and food safety standards
• Promoting and contributing to a strong safety-first culture

About Us

Gate Gourmet, part of gategroup, is the world's largest independent provider of airline catering and food solutions. We serve more than 250 airlines across 30+ countries and produce over 270 million meals annually.

Our culinary team is growing, and we're looking for skilled Chefs to join our team.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in preparing and producing high-quality meals for airline customers. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and cooking food items to approved specifications, recipes and production schedules
• Ensuring timely production and consistent quality across all dishes
• Monitoring ingredients and food items to minimise waste and spoilage
• Maintaining clean, safe and organised food preparation areas
• Supervising Catering Assistants and junior team members in your section
• Ensuring compliance with HACCP, sanitation and food safety standards
• Promoting and contributing to a strong safety-first culture

What We're Looking For

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
• Experience in bulk cooking, high-volume kitchens, or food manufacturing (highly regarded)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work 38 hours per week across a 7-day roster (morning/afternoon shifts, weekends & public holidays)
• A positive attitude and commitment to teamwork and safety
• Full Australian working rights (required)

Why Join Gate Gourmet?

• Stable employment with long-term growth
• Supportive, inclusive management team
• Focus on sustainability, wellbeing and workplace safety
• Structured training and development opportunities