Job Description
dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 127 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers around the world. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals.
Benefits
- Full‑time employees are eligible for 401(k) and healthcare benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision
- Complimentary daily meals: FREE breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your shift
Our Mission
To be the word's most admired air and travel provider
Our Core Values
- We Are Safe
- We Are Future Thinkers
- We Play To Win
- We Respect Everyone and Work As A Team
Role Overview
As a Dishwasher for dnata Catering, your primary responsibility is to ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of all dishes, utensils, and airline equipment while using a conveyor dishwasher. Your role will involve operating commercial conveyor dishwashing machines, properly handling, and storing clean dishes, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Your attention to detail, ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, and commitment to maintaining a clean and organized workspace will contribute to the overall success and reputation of dnata Catering.
Responsibilities
- Follow established rules of entry to building and work areas, properly attired and in compliance with HACCP guidelines for personal hygiene and observe security precautions as mandated by management.
- Load dishwashing machine with soiled chinaware, trays, glasses, and silverware in appropriate carriers.
- Ensure that the dishwashing machine is operating at a proper temperature and has detergent and necessary chemicals for proper operation.
- Unload the machine and place cleaned items in appropriate racks or storage containers in proper storage areas.
- Sanitize all trolleys, carriers’ oven racks and drawers and deliver them to the proper area for storage.
- Development, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Lean Manufacturing, Workplace Safety.
- Other duties as assigned by unit Supervisors.
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or GED preferred with 2+ years’ experience in cleaning, housekeeping, janitorial, or custodial experience.
Qualifications
- Excellent attention to detail and self‑organized.
- 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).
- Ability to deal with heavy workloads.
- Strong prioritization skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks.
- Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays).
- 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 – 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 a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
- 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; uses 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.