Urgent Chef Darwin

4 weeks ago


Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Dnata Travel Group Full time
Want to elevate your career to a Higher Altitude?

Come bring your culinary and supervisory skills to our award winning team.

At dnata catering & retail, the skys truly the limit

DARWIN AIRPORT - Full time

What does a typical day look like?

You will be working in a busy, open plan kitchen preparing & cooking 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.
- Stock control & minimizing food wastage.
- 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?

- Certificate III Commercial Cookery or higher qualifications is preferred or equivalent level of experience
- Passion & drive to deliver high quality food to our customers.
- Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster.
- Good written & verbal communication skills.
- 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.
- Competitive pay rates and penalties.
- Free onsite parking, meals, and uniforms.
- Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities.
- 5 weeks Annual Leave.
- Access to our tailored Employee Novated Car Lease program.
- Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.

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 4,500 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 websitehttps://dnatacateringcareers.com.au/ and watch a short video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqf4mvwm3E0

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.

https://dnatacatering.expr3ss.com/home

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