(6/10/2025) Production Leading Hand

1 day ago

Cairns Regional, Australia dnata catering and retail Full time

Do you want a high flying career working for the worlds largest air services provider? Come join our busy catering unit at Cairns Airport.

We are looking for a motivated and drivenProduction Leading Hand (Cook)to join the team on afull-timebasis.

What does a typical day look like?

You will be working in a busy, open plan kitchen preparing various international hot & cold meals in commercial quantities, for our customer airlines.

In a nutshell, your main responsibilities are:

- Preparing hot & cold meals for business & economy class passengers for various airlines.
- Plating of meals and setting up meal trays.
- Cleaning & maintaining a hygienic work environment at all times.
- Strictly following menu specifications as well as food safety / HACCP, WHS & QSAI policies.

What do you need to be successful in securing this role?

- Passion & drive to deliver high quality food to our customers.
- Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good organizational & time management 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 full-time permanent position.

What’s in it for you?

- Be part of a close knit & dedicated team that is committed to safety.
- Free onsite parking, meals, and uniforms.
- Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities.
- 5 weeks annual leave.
- Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.
- Guaranteed annual earnings of $76,515 - $80,000 + superannuation

About Us

We are Australia’s 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 world’s 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 world’s 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 https://dnatacateringcareers.com.au/ and watch a short video here: https://youtu.be/uLB6BFGdKpE

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