About the Company
dnata catering & retail is Australia's largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner, specialising in inflight catering and retail and food manufacturing. Chosen by many of the world's top airlines, dnata catering operates 16 facilities across 12 cities and employs over 4,000 people, producing over 64 million meals and servicing 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.
About the Role
dnata is seeking a highly skilled specialty chef trained in traditional and modern Asian cuisine to join its busy catering unit at Perth Airport on a full-time basis. As a skilled Chef, you will be responsible for planning and directing food preparation in the kitchens for the client's Asian focused Airline customer meals, working with a team of kitchen staff as well as managing your own cooking section, and assisting the Sous Chefs in charge of daily production to plan, develop and cost menus.
Key Responsibilities
- Be experienced in wok based dishes, cooking methods, taste and quality
- Preparation and production of traditional Asian style cuisines for Economy, Business class and First class passengers
- Assisting the team to prepare over 10,000 hot & cold meals daily for customers
- Stock control & minimizing food wastage
- Cleaning & maintaining a hygienic work environment at all times
- Strictly following menu specifications as well as all Australian Food Safety / HACCP, Work Health Safety & QSAI policies
Essential Requirements
- Experience in modern and traditional styles of Japanese, Malay, Chinese, Thai or Singaporean cuisine highly regarded
- Recognized qualifications in Commercial Cookery min Cert III and experience in authentic food techniques
- Knowledge of wok handling, heat transfer and wok maintenance
- Ability to work a 7-day rotating shift roster
- Good written & verbal communication skills in English
- Good organizational, time management skills and attention to detail
- Experience in commercial catering or large-scale hotels highly regarded
- Practiced budgeting and food cost on a large scale
- A clear National Police Check, as this role is in the Aviation Services industry
Benefits
- Be part of a close knit & dedicated team that is committed to safety & excellence
- Competitive pay rates and penalties
- Free onsite parking, daily staff meals, and uniforms provided
- Career development and opportunities to grow within dnata catering Australia
- 5 weeks of Annual Leave holidays
- Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes