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Want to elevate your career to a Higher Altitude? Join Australia''s premier inflight catering and retail partner. Global Brand. Market Leader. At dnata catering & retail, the sky''s truly the limit! AVIATION SUPPORT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2025AUSTRALASIA''s AIRLINE CATERER OF THE YEAR 2025 What does a typical day look like? Central to our Production team, you will be working in a busy, openplan kitchen preparing & cooking various international hot & cold meals in commercial quantities for our customer airlines. Following our Master Production Schedules (MPS), you will ensure meals are cooked to specification, including dietaries and allergens for each scheduled flight. In a nutshell, your main responsibilities are: Preparing hot & cold meals for business & economy class passengers for various airlines, in commercial quantities (up to 3,000 a day) Manage stock control & minimise food wastage. Cleaning & maintaining a hygienic work environment at all times. Strictly following menu specifications as well as Food Safety / HACCP, QA & WHS. Work closely with other chefs, liaising with and giving direction to catering attendants and production leading hands who will be setting up, packing and loading the meals for either delivery or cold storage (cook/chill). What do you need to be successful in securing this role? Tertiary qualifications Min Certificate III Commercial Cookery or higher. Passion & drive to deliver high quality food to our customers. Ability to work a 7day rotating roster. Good written & verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Good organisational & timemanagement skills. Must be motivated, hardworking & have a good attitude. Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen. Previous experience in a commercial kitchen environment preferred but not essential. As you will be working in the Aviation Services industry, you will be required to obtain a clear National Police Check. Availability to work 38 hours/week, as this role is a fulltime permanent position. Whats in it for you? Be part of a closeknit & dedicated team that is committed to safety. Competitive pay rates and hourly penalties. Free onsite parking, meals, and uniforms. Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities. 5 weeks annual leave. Discounts at hundreds of retailers (such as Woolworths, Caltex and JB HiFi), discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes. About Us: We are Australias largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. Specialising in inflight catering and retail, food manufacturing, and airport lounge management, our group of diverse brands enables us to deliver extensive service capabilities. Chosen by many of the worlds top airlines, we operate 16 facilities across 10 cities and employ over 4,000 people who help us to produce over 64 million meals, and service more than 250,000 flights, each year. Parent company dnata part of the Emirates Group is one of the worlds largest air services providers. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail services, dnata ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently. Want to know more about dnata catering and our global businesses? Visit our Australian careers website and watch a short video here. Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you! Click the link below and upload your resume to start on the journey of joining the dnata catering family as a Chef. #J-18808-Ljbffr