Chefs

Gate Gourmet; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable employment

Supportive management

Sustainability focus

Training and development

Job summary

Gate Gourmet, part of gategroup, is the world's largest independent provider of airline catering and food solutions. The culinary team is growing, and we're seeking skilled Chefs to join our Sydney team.

In this role you will prepare and produce high-quality meals for airline customers, manage production schedules and ensure consistent quality while promoting a strong safety-first culture. Full Australian working rights required.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Experience in bulk cooking/high-volume kitchens or food manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Able to work 38 hours per week on a 7-day rotating roster (morning/afternoon shifts).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items to approved specifications, recipes and production schedules.
• Ensure timely production and consistent quality across all dishes.
• Monitor ingredients and food items to minimise waste and spoilage.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised food preparation areas.
• Supervise Catering Assistants and junior team members in your section.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, sanitation and food safety standards.
• Promote and contribute to a strong safety-first culture.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery

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 rotating 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