Catering Leading Hand

dnata; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Free onsite parking

5 weeks annual leave

Career development

Employee discounts

Job summary

A major inflight catering company in Perth Airport is seeking a motivated Production Leading Hand to supervise a team and ensure quality standards in a busy kitchen environment. The role requires flexibility for various shifts and experience in a food environment. Benefits include competitive pay, career progression, and team support.

Qualifications

• Flexible availability for various shifts.
• Experience in a food environment.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Basic knife skills and fine motor skills.
• Own transport access.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Good verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise team members effectively.
• Implement quality control techniques.
• Ensure all documentation is completed correctly.
• Organise area of responsibility; ensure productivity and performance criteria are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance and productivity.
• Investigate stock discrepancies.
• Demonstrate proficient knife and machinery use.
• Ensure breaks and rosters are adhered to.
• Demonstrate strong organisation and time management.
• Implement management directions.
• Complete documentation per specifications and customer.
• Perform administrative and reporting duties as required.
• Adhere to GPL, CPP, ELP plans as applicable.
• Comply with HALAL, HACCP, QSAI / Food Safety, WHS, Quarantine and Customs policies.
• Work in other unit areas as needed to meet demand.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Basic knife skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Food handling

Job description

Production Leading Hand

dnata Ascot, Western Australia, Australia

Are you a team player with experience working as a Production Leading Hand and desire to work in the aviation industry? If so, we want to hear from you!

Our busy catering unit in Perth Airport is looking for a motivated and driven Production Leading Hand to join their team on a full-time basis.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Lead by example and competently perform all duties of a Senior Catering Attendant and Catering Attendant.
• Supervise, train, and induct team members within designated work areas in all internal and external policies and procedures.
• Thoroughly understand and implement quality control techniques and ensure customer specifications are met.
• Ensure that area of responsibility is properly organised and productivity and performance criteria are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance and productivity in designated work areas.
• Investigate discrepancies in stock take.
• Skilled use of knives and machinery.
• Ensure team members receive/adhere to breaks and rosters.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills.
• Implement directions given by the management.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed as per specification and customer.
• Perform administrative and reporting duties as required.
• Ensure adherence to Galley Loading Plan (GPL), Cart Packing Plan (CPP) and Equipment Loading Plan (ELP) as applicable to the role.
• Adhere to Company’s policy in relation to HALAL, HACCP, QSAI / Food Safety, Workplace Health and Safety, Quarantine and Customs as applicable to the role.
• Work in other areas of the unit for part or whole of shift basis to meet operational demands.

Qualifications

• Flexible availability to work a variety of shifts across a 7-day week, on a full-time basis.
• Experience of working in a food environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Basic knife skills.
• Fine motor skills.
• Access to own transport.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Sound knowledge of WHS & hygiene.
• HACCP experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy open plan kitchen.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

Benefits

• Be part of a close knit & dedicated team that is committed to safety.
• Competitive pay rates and penalties.
• Free onsite parking, meals, and uniforms.
• Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Access to our tailored Employee Novated Car Lease program.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.

We provide you with training, certification, and support to set you up for success in your new role.

About dnata

We are Australia’s largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. Specialising in inflight catering and retail, and food manufacturing, our group of diverse brands enables us to deliver extensive service capabilities.

Parent company dnata – part of the Emirates Group – is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail services, dnata ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently.

Want to know more about dnata catering and our global businesses? Visit our Australian careers website https://dnatacateringcareers.com.au/ and watch a short video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqf4mvwm3E0

Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you!

Click the link below and upload your resume to start on the journey of joining the dnata catering family as a Production Leading Hand.

http://dnatacatering.expr3ss.com/home