About this Role
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Cook to join our busy catering unit at Melbourne Airport on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in catering or food production in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
* Food meal plating, tray set, and packing of food carts
* Ensure presentation/weight specifications are adhered to
* Follow menu specifications and comply with Food Safety/HACCP guidelines
* Maintain a high standard of hygiene at all times
* Communicate with stakeholders to ensure timelines are met
* Understand and comply with internal policies and procedures
* Move and lift items manually
* Assist with raw material preparation and cooking
* Perform tasks such as baking, grilling, oven, and stove-top cooking
* Use knives and machinery skillfully
* Proficient in airline equipment requirements, stowage, and food presentations
What You'll Need to Succeed
* Demonstrated experience of working in a food environment
* Basic knife skills
* Fine motor skills
* Knowledge of HACCP/QSAI/Food Safety and OHS
* Prior experience with airline catering (highly regarded) and service-oriented
* Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
* Prior experience in a HALAL working environment and knowledge regarding segregation and separation of equipment highly regarded
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to work across a 7-day rotating roster
About Us
We are Australia's largest inflight catering and retail partner. We operate facilities across multiple cities and employ thousands of people who help us produce millions of meals each year. Our parent company is a leading air services provider offering various services including ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail.