Expression Of Interest: Chef

Vertali APAC Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Airport location

Training provided

Career development

Safety-focused team

Job summary

TAG operates as a leading aviation catering and ground support provider, seeking an experienced Chef to join our Melbourne Airport operations. You will prepare, cook, and present hot and cold meals to airline specifications, ensuring top quality, safety, and presentation standards in a fast-paced production environment.

Join a safety-focused team with full training on aviation catering processes. This role requires precise execution, collaborative teamwork, and a commitment to delivering meals

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery is essential.
• Experience in large-scale commercial or production kitchen.
• Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Excellent knife skills and precision.
• Ability to work under pressure in high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in food preparation.
• Ability to follow recipes and operational specifications accurately.
• Availability to work seven-day rotating roster, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of hot and cold meals in accordance with airline specifications.
• Follow detailed recipes, menu specifications, and portion control guidelines.
• Ensure all meals meet strict quality, presentation, and food safety standards.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP and company food safety procedures.
• Minimise food wastage through accurate production and portioning.
• Maintain clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen workstations at all times.
• Work collaboratively within a high-volume catering production team.
• Ensure all food items are prepared and delivered within strict timeframes.
• Complete required documentation and quality control checks.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Follow recipes

Education

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

About Us

TAG is a leading provider of aviation support services, delivering high-quality catering and ground support solutions to the aviation industry. We are committed to safety, operational excellence, and providing exceptional service through a team of dedicated and customer-focused employees.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivatedChefto join our catering operations atMelbourne Airport. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality hot and cold meals for airline catering, ensuring strict compliance with food safety, quality, and presentation standards.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume production environment where consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of hot and cold meals in accordance with airline specifications.
• Follow detailed recipes, menu specifications, and portion control guidelines.
• Ensure all meals meet strict quality, presentation, and food safety standards.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP and company food safety procedures.
• Minimise food wastage through accurate production and portioning.
• Maintain clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen workstations at all times.
• Work collaboratively within a high-volume catering production team.
• Ensure all food items are prepared and delivered within strict timeframes.
• Complete required documentation and quality control checks.

Selection Criteria

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (essential).
• Previous experience in a large-scale commercial or production kitchen.
• Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Excellent knife skills and ability to work with precision.
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in food preparation.
• Ability to follow recipes and operational specifications accurately.
• Availability to work a seven-day rotating roster, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in the aviation catering industry at Melbourne Airport.
• Supportive and safety-focused team environment.
• Full training on aviation catering processes and standards.
• Career development opportunities within TAG.