Specialist Chinese Chef

dnata Catering UK; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in London is seeking a Specialist Chinese Chef to prepare high-quality regional Chinese cuisine for multiple airlines. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Chinese cooking and a flexible approach to work. This role offers competitive benefits, including free meals, gym discounts, and a pension scheme. Join a team dedicated to delivering outstanding culinary experiences.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner on site

Free tea and coffee whilst on shift

GBP60 towards dental and optical cover

GBP150 if you Refer a Friend

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Inhouse apprenticeship programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme and life cover

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience cooking Chinese cuisine.
• Previous experience in a similar role or in the fresh food industry.
• Confidence in reading recipes and executing them to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Reading dish specifications and executing recipes to the highest standard.
• Cooking other Asian cuisines such as Singaporean and Malaysian.
• Maintaining food safety standards and demonstrating knowledge of critical control points.

Skills

Cooking Chinese cuisine

Basic English communication

Flexibility

Job description

The role of a specialist Chinese Chef is based at Heston, with a strong emphasis on the preparation of regional Chinese cuisine for multiple airlines. The role involves working in a fast-paced production environment, focusing on cooking outstanding dishes that reflect the quality of restaurant food.

The Role

What's in it for you:

• Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner on site
• Free tea and coffee whilst on shift
• GBP60 towards dental and optical cover through our Simply health Cash Plan
• GBP150 if you Refer a Friend
• Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering counselling and advice 24/7
• Pension scheme and life cover

What you'll be doing:

• Reading dish specifications and executing recipes to the highest standard
• Cooking other Asian cuisines such as Singaporean and Malaysian
• Supporting the team across operations as needed
• Working 40 hours per week with no split shifts; overtime options available
• Maintaining food safety standards and demonstrating knowledge of critical control points, health & safety, SOPs

What you'll have:

• At least 5 years experience cooking Chinese cuisine
• Previous experience in a similar role or in the fresh food industry
• Basic English and communication skills
• Enthusiasm and a 'can do' attitude
• Flexibility regarding working hours
• Confidence in reading recipes and executing them to a high standard
• Right to work in the UK

About Us

dnata catering is the global caterer of choice, providing inflight catering to leading airlines. We serve their customers, aiming to leave a lasting impression on their travel experience. Our services include Inflight Catering, Onboard Retail, and Logistics across major UK airports.

About You

• Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
• Ability to demonstrate our core values
• Basic numeracy and checking skills