Flight Kitchen Lead: Chef de Partie

DNATA SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

DNATA SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced culinary professional for flight catering operations. You will prepare Mise-en-place, cook meals to recipes, and ensure portions and labeling meet standard requirements.

You will assist the Sous Chef and Production Chef, supervise staff, maintain hygiene, manage stock, and coordinate with Facilities and Housekeeping to keep the kitchen safe and efficient.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in culinary operations.
• Must have a comprehensive culinary background in a specific cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Mise-en-place and food items in accurate portions.
• Prepare meals according to recipe and standard.
• Attend to last-minute additional meal orders or changes due to delays.
• Assist Sous Chef and Production Chef during food presentation.
• Label meals with Day Sticker to ensure traceability.
• Follow Work Order timings and ensure proper blast chilling.
• Maintain personal and food hygiene per QA standards.
• Keep kitchen area and equipment clean and sterile.
• Ensure staff follow safety rules and regulations.
• Coordinate kitchen cleaning timing with Housekeeping.
• Monitor temperatures and train/supervise staff.
• Check staff attendance against roster and schedule.
• Minimize wastage and optimize stock levels of ingredients.
• Monitor stock in cold room/freezer and order as needed.
• Submit wastage/spoilage reports to Production Chef.
• Check weights of meals to specifications.
• Plan and order dry store items ahead of requirements.
• Conduct daily cold room/freezer/equipment inspections.
• Raise Work Requisitions and liaise with FE on equipment issues.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, security, and health policies.
• Perform any ad-hoc duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Culinary operations

Cuisine specialization

Job description

DNATA SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced culinary professional for flight catering operations. You will prepare Mise-en-place, cook meals to recipes, and ensure portions and labeling meet standard requirements.

You will assist the Sous Chef and Production Chef, supervise staff, maintain hygiene, manage stock, and coordinate with Facilities and Housekeeping to keep the kitchen safe and efficient.