Senior Catering Attendant

dnata catering; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Meals provided

Uniforms provided

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7

5 weeks annual leave

Discounts at retailers

Novated leasing

Job summary

dnata catering is seeking a Senior Catering Attendant to join our Sydney team. This full-time role involves supporting chefs in bulk meal prep, packing and presenting meals for airline passengers, and stocking carts with items for on-board service.

You’ll ensure food safety, hygiene, and presentation standards are maintained while working across a 7-day roster. The position offers full-time hours, 5 weeks leave, onsite parking, meals, uniforms, and an EAP program.

Qualifications

• Full ongoing working rights in Australia.
• Sound numerical skills.
• Strong knife skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as move and lift items.
• Ability to work shift work across a 7-day roster.
• Neat and tidy presentation.
• Sound knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP (desirable).
• Comfortable with PPE and standardised uniform.
• Able to pass pre-employment checks (incl. police check & medical).
• Availability to work 38 hours/week (full-time).
• 5 weeks annual leave and competitive pay rates.
• Free onsite parking, meals and uniforms.
• EAP available 24/7.
• Career development and progression supported by training.
• Discounts at retailers, novated leasing and wellbeing resources.

Responsibilities

• Help chefs prepare meals in bulk.
• Measure ingredients and prepare fruit, vegetables, and proteins.
• Handle food, plate meals, and set meal trays to presentation standards.
• Stock airline carts with catering items, snacks, and beverages.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and HACCP guidelines.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitised at all times.
• Work with team members to meet delivery deadlines.

Skills

Numerical skills

Knife skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stamina

Shift flexibility

Food safety awareness

PPE familiarity

Australian working rights

Teamwork

Job description

Start your journey with dnata catering & retail, where the sky is the limit.

About Us

Part of the Emirates Group, dnata catering & retail is Australia’s leading inflight catering and retail partner. We support many of the world’s most recognised airlines, delivering award‑winning meals and exceptional service that create memorable inflight dining experiences for thousands of travelers each day.

So, what does a typical day look like?

As a full-time, Senior Catering Attendant, you’re an integral member of our team, working across a range of areas to prepare all elements required to deliver a memorable dining experience for passengers onboard our airline customers flights. To do this, you perform a variety of roles across our production kitchen, including light food prep, packing and assembling meals.

Responsibilities include:

• Help chefs prepare meals in bulk.
• Measure ingredients and prepare fruit, vegetables, and proteins.
• Handle food, plate meals, and set meal trays to presentation standards.
• Stock airline carts with catering items, snacks, and beverages.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and HACCP guidelines.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitised at all times.
• Work with team members to meet delivery deadlines.

About You

• Full ongoing working rights in Australia.
• Sound numerical skills.
• Strong knife skills (safe, efficient and repetitive use of various knives for food prep)
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as move and lift items.
• Ability to work shift work across a 7-day roster.
• Neat and tidy presentation.
• Sound knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP (desired but not essential)
• Comfortable to wear PPE gear along with a standardised uniform
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks, incl. National Police Check and medical assessment.
• Availability to work 38 hours/week, as this role is a full-time permanent position.
• 5 weeks annual leave and competitive pay rates.
• Free onsite parking, meals and uniforms.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7.
• Career development and progression supported by dedicated training.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, novated leasing and wellbeing resources.

At dnata, we value an inclusive and respectful workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

The Recruitment process includes

interviews, health checks, reference and criminal history checks, and verification of working rights. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information on careers at dnata catering & retail please visit www.dnatacateringcareers.com.au