Senior Catering Attendant (Flight Checker)

dnata catering; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Free onsite parking

Meals provided

Uniforms

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Retail discounts

Job summary

dnata catering Melbourne is seeking a Senior Catering Attendant (Flight Checker) to ensure meals, equipment and supplies are accurately prepared for service onboard leading airlines. You will be the final quality checkpoint before dispatch, ensuring flights depart with correct catering and meet dnata’s standards.

The role requires willingness to work a rotating roster, pass pre-employment checks, and maintain strict food safety and quality practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Full ongoing working rights in Australia.
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks including police check and medical.
• Experience in airline catering, food production, logistics or QA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct final checks of airline catering carts, equipment and meals against flight documentation.
• Verify all catering components are packed correctly and meet airline requirements.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies, shortages or quality issues before dispatch.
• Complete quality assurance and production documentation accurately.
• Work closely with Production and Customer Delivery teams to ensure correct catering onboard.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and WHS standards and maintain high presentation quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Food safety

Team communication

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 mostrecognisedairlines, deliveringaward‑winningmeals and exceptional service that create memorable inflight dining experiences for thousands of travelers each day.

A Day in the Life of a Senior Catering Attendant (Flight Checker)

Join our Melbourne team as a full-time Senior Catering Attendant (Flight Checker) and play a key role in ensuring meals, equipment and catering supplies are accurately prepared and ready for service onboard leading airlines. As the final quality checkpoint before dispatch, you'll help ensure every flight leaves with the right catering, meeting customer expectations, food safety requirements and dnata's quality standards.

As part of our team, responsibilities include:

• Conducting final checks of airline catering carts, equipment and meals against flight documentation.
• Verifying all catering components are packed correctly and meet airline-specific requirements.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies, shortages or quality issues before dispatch.
• Completing quality assurance and production documentation accurately.
• Working closely with Production and Customer Delivery teams to ensure flights depart with the correct catering onboard.
• Following all food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements, including HACCP, HALAL, quarantine and WHS standards.
• Maintaining high presentation standards to ensure passengers receive quality products and service.

About You

• Full ongoing working rights in Australia.
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check and medical assessment (including drug & alcohol test)
• Previous experience in airline catering, food production, logistics or quality assurance environments (desirable).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Able to work a rotating roster, including early morning, weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to work in chilled environments and perform manual handling tasks.
  Strong commitment to food safety, quality, compliance and workplace safety standards.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative team-first approach.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety practices (desirable)
• 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 opportunities within dnata catering & retail.
• 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.

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