Overview
SEEKING FULL-TIME ASIAN CUISINE SPECIALISTS!
We are looking for a highly skilled specialty chefs trained in traditional and modern Asian cuisine to join our busy catering unit at Perth Airport on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in large multi-function, high-end venues and experience producing consistent, high quality culinary items.
What does a typical day look like?
As a skilled Chef, you will be responsible for planning and directing food preparation in our kitchens for our client's Asian focused Airline customer meals. This will involve working with a team of kitchen staff, as well as managing your own cooking section.
You will be responsible for assisting our Sous Chefs in charge of daily production to plan, develop and cost menus and from time to time be called upon to advise our clients on requirements, specialty ingredients and specific menu orders relating to Asian menus and wok based dishes.
In a summary, your main responsibilities are:
* 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 our 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.
What do you need to be successful in securing this role?
* 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
* As you will be working in the Aviation Services industry, you will be required to obtain a clear National Police Check.
What's in it for you?
* 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.
About Us:
We are Australia's largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. Specialising in inflight catering and retail, and food manufacturing, 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 12 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? Visits 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.
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