Administration - Production Clerk

Dnata; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata Catering is seeking a Production Clerk to support the aviation catering production line. You will monitor CCP logs, uphold HACCP standards, and maintain a clean, safe production area while collaborating with production and QA teams.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to handle a heavy workload, and flexibility to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Indoor work environment with safety protocols in place.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety standards.
• Formal training in food safety and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Able to manage a heavy workload and meet deadlines.
• Experience monitoring and controlling wastage.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong prioritization and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support HACCP program in hot and cold kitchen operations.
• Monitor CCP logs in Hot/Cold Kitchen.
• Verify hot kitchen coolers meet HACCP requirements.
• Ensure proper cooling processes for cooked items.
• Confirm final cooking temperatures meet safety standards.
• Maintain production labels with correct identification and color-coding.
• Support QA processes in Hot/Cold Kitchen.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Workload management

Team collaboration

Flexibility for shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Production Clerk at dnata Catering plays a critical role in supporting the efficient operation of the aviation catering production line. This position is responsible for ensuring that all Critical Control Points (CCPs) within the production department are completed accurately, consistently, and on time. Working in a fast-paced environment, the Production Clerk collaborates closely with production and quality teams to monitor CCP compliance, support HACCP standards, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe production area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and comply with the current HACCP program in both hot and cold kitchen operations.
• Monitor and ensure completion and accuracy of CCP logs in the Hot/Cold Kitchen.
• Verify that all hot kitchen coolers are operating in accordance with HACCP plan requirements.
• Ensure proper cooling processes are followed for all cooked food items.
• Confirm that final cooking temperatures meet established food safety standards for all dishes.
• Ensure products removed from hot kitchen holding coolers follow established SOPs.
• Assist with waste segregation and processing of expired products.
• Maintain full understanding of knife log procedures and applicable SOPs.
• Ensure that all production labels are properly identified and color-coded.
• Support all Quality Assurance (QA) processes in the Hot/Cold Kitchen.
• Perform additional duties assigned by management.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED with 2+ years’ experience in a high-volume food service with at least 1 year experience in food service and production.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety standards.
• Formal training in food safety and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to remain highly organized.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately monitor and control product wastage.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong prioritization and multitasking skills.

Intellectual/Social demands:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards including following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires constant attendance and punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 30 pounds. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.

Work environment:

The essential functions of this position are performed indoors. The noise level in the work environment can range from minimal to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold (35-40 Degree)