Pastry Chef

dnata catering trading as Alpha Flight Services PL; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Meals provided

Uniforms provided

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible 7-day roster

Career advancement opportunities

National relocation opportunities

Employee benefits program including a

Discounts at retailers

Discounted health insurance

Wellbeing resources

Guaranteed annual earnings of $79,423–

Wellbeing platform access

Job summary

dnata catering trading as Alpha Flight Services PL is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to lead pastry production for business and economy class across airlines at Coolangatta Airport. The role includes supervising kitchen staff and ensuring HACCP/food safety standards are met.

Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in a similar role and hold a Pastry Chef qualification. The position offers 5 weeks annual leave, 7-day roster flexibility, and strong career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Must hold relevant Pastry Chef qualification.
• Advanced knowledge of HACCP / QSAI / Food Safety and OHS.
• Airline catering experience (highly regarded) and service orientation.
• Experience working in a team with leadership skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Able to work across a 7-day rotating roster.
• National Police Check may be required for Aviation Services.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of cakes, pastries and desserts for business and economy class for various airlines.
• Stock control and minimizing food wastage.
• Cleaning and maintaining a hygienic work environment.
• Following menu specifications as well as food safety / HACCP, WHS & QSAI policies.
• Providing decisive leadership and on the job training to lower level staff.
• Executing and supervising food production, packing & tray-set activities.
• Preparing various menu items to specifications provided.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Food Safety

OHS

Education

Pastry Chef qualification

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Are you an experienced Pastry Chef looking to showcase your culinary skills? Are you passionate about working for a service oriented team and assisting with the the day to day operations of a busy kitchen? We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Pastry Chef to join our busy catering unit at Coolangatta Airport on a full-time basis.

What does a typical day look like?

As a Pastry Chef, you will be accountable for the preparation of a wide range of cakes, pastries and desserts for business and economy class of various airlines. This will also involve supervising other kitchen staff including Catering Attendants and labour hire team members.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a close knit and dedicated team who are committed to safety and excellence
• Be part of a business that is committed to giving back to our people and the communities in which we operate, through environmental, community and wellbeing initiatives
• Free onsite parking, meals, and uniforms.
• 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working arrangements across a 7-day roster with attractive salary
• Career advancement opportunities and national relocation opportunities
• Access to our employee benefits program which includes a wellbeing platform, discounted private health insurance and access to specials and discounts from over 700 retailers

Responsibilities

• Preparation of cakes, pastries and desserts for business and economy class for various airlines.
• Stock control & minimizing food wastage.
• Cleaning & maintaining a hygienic work environment at all times.
• Strictly following menu specifications as well as food safety / HACCP, WHS & QSAI policies.
• Providing decisive leadership and on the job training to lower level staff members
• Executing and supervising food production, packing & tray-set activities
• Preparing various menu items to specifications provided

What do you need to be successful in securing this role?

• Demonstrated success in a similar role with a minimum of 5 years experience
• Must hold relevant Pastry Chef qualification
• Advanced knowledge of HACCP / QSAI / Food Safety and OHS
• Prior experience with airline catering (highly regarded) and service oriented
• Prior experience working in a team environment with demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work across a 7-day rotating roster
• As you will be working in the Aviation Services industry, you will be required to obtain a clear National Police Check.

Additional Benefits

• Competitive pay rates and penalties.
• Free onsite parking, meals, and uniforms.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave.
• Tailored Novated Car Lease option available.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.
• Guaranteed annual earnings of $79,423 to $85,000.

• superannuation

Your employer

Part of the Emirates Group, we are highly regarded within the global aviation and meal manufacturing industries. It is our three Australian brands – dnata catering, snapfresh and marhaba – that enables us to deliver extensive service capabilities and ensures we maintain our reputation as Australasia’s most admired catering and retail partner, specialising in inflight catering, travel retail technology and airport lounge management. Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines for our fresh, award‑winning meals and outstanding service, we operate 15 catering facilities across 9 cities, employ over 2,000 people, produce over 64 million meals and service over 246 thousand flights each year.

We know that it is our people and our communities, that make us great. Which is why we put our people first and give back to the communities in which we operate. Over the past five years, we have supported Australian food rescue organisations to create more than 1.3 million meals for those in need and have raised over $420,000.00 for the Kids with Cancer Foundation, The Smith Family, and other Australian charities.