Marhaba Lounge Chef

Vertali APAC Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Comprehensive training program

Job summary

dnata Airport Services, operating the marhaba Lounge at Melbourne Airport, is hiring a Chef for a full-time role with a rotating 7-day roster and shifts from 3:00am to 1:00am in a fast-paced airport environment.

Prepare and cook meals, set up stations, manage ingredients and stock, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen. Entry-level candidates with 1+ year cooking experience and strong customer-service skills are welcome.

Qualifications

• Entry level with 1+ year experience as a cook/chef.
• Knowledge of cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling…).
• RSA Certificate and security check required for ASIC Pass.
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with unrestricted work rights in Australia.
• Strong written communication and customer service skills.
• Immaculate grooming and pride in presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals at the lounge.
• Set up workstations with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping, peeling vegetables, cutting meat).
• Cook food using various utensils or grillers.
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before serving.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly kitchen.
• Ensure storage of food and items.
• Check quality of ingredients.
• Monitor stock and place orders when shortages occur.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Customer service

Food presentation

Flexible attitude

Grooming

RSA Certificate

ASIC Pass eligibility

Education

Food safety certificate

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about food? Do you thrive in a fast-paced airport environment? If so, we want YOU to be part of our world-class marhaba Lounge team as a Chef, proudly operated by dnata Airport Services at Melbourne Airport!

This is a full-time position working on a rotating 7-day roster, with shifts operating between 3:00am and 1:00am. Flexibility to work across a variety of shift times, including early morning and late-night shifts, is essential.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Preparing and cooking of meals/food at the lounge
• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

About the Candidate

• Entry level with 1+ year experience as a cook/chef
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Appropriate qualification/certificates an advantage
• Flexible and willing attitude, strong written communication and customer service skills
• Immaculate grooming and pride in presentation
• A working understanding of food safety standards, Current RSA Certificate is a must
• You will require a security check to be able to successfully receive an ASIC Pass as a condition of successful employment
• Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with unrestricted working rights in Australia

Work Environment

• Award Rate Salary.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Comprehensive training and induction program.
• Access to staff discounts.