Cold Kitchen Prep Specialist - Airline Catering (Flexible)

Dnata Catering; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata Catering is seeking a Cold Kitchen Assembly team member to meticulously prepare and assemble cold food items for airline passengers. You will follow standardized recipes, portion items, and ensure strict food safety and sanitation standards in a cold 35–40 degree environment.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, assembling trays, portioning, labeling, storing, and transporting completed meals.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule required, including holidays, early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Must meet all applicable state and local food handler certification requirements for the work location (Texas requires a Food Handler Certificate within 60 days of hire).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all unit-specific entry procedures for buildings and work areas, including proper attire and full compliance with HACCP/GMP personal hygiene standards and security requirements.
• Read and interpret instructional charts, diagrams, and work orders to determine the type and quantity of food items and supplies to be assembled or packaged into trays or containers.
• Comply with all HACCP/GMP and dnata sanitation and food safety policies and procedures.
• Portion and garnish prepared foods, including meats and vegetables, into individual serving dishes while inspecting items for foreign objects or contamination.
• Properly return unused food items and supplies to designated storage areas or dispose of them according to established procedures, ensuring compliance with product dating and rotation standards.
• Retrieve portioned salads, desserts, rolls, cream, and other cold food items from refrigeration or pantry areas and position them at designated workstations to support efficient meal tray assembly.
• Load completed meal trays into airline carts or containers for transport to aircraft.
• Work regularly in cold environments with temperatures ranging from 35–40 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

dnata Catering is seeking a Cold Kitchen Assembly team member to meticulously prepare and assemble cold food items for airline passengers. You will follow standardized recipes, portion items, and ensure strict food safety and sanitation standards in a cold 35–40 degree environment.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, assembling trays, portioning, labeling, storing, and transporting completed meals.