Overview
Want to elevate your career to a Higher Altitude?
Bring your skills to Australia's leading inflight meal provider.
Global Brand.
Market Leader.
At dnata catering & retail, the skys truly the limit
AVIATION SUPPORT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR ****
AUSTRALASIA's AIRLINE CATERER OF THE YEAR ****
What does a typical day look like?
As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for planning and directing food preparation in our kitchen.
This will involve supervising other kitchen staff, as well as addressing operational issues.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in large multi-function high end venues and experienceproducing consistent, high quality culinary items.
In a nutshell, your main responsibilities are:
Ensuring your area is properly organized, staffed and directed.
Planning and meeting all production targets to cater accurately for each flight.
Ordering required food and equipment daily to satisfy the production plan.
Providing decisive leadership and on the job training to lower level staff members.
Executing and supervising food production, packing & tray-set activities.
Preparing complex meals or dishes, to specifications provided.
Monitoring and ensuring KPI compliance across the unit, including recipe specs.
Monitoring and controlling labour, food costs and shrinkage to budget.
Supervise Kitchen & co-manage team with the Unit Manager in absence of Exec Sous
Participating in the development of food products and menus as needed for customer (airline) menu presentations.
What do you need to be successful in securing this role?
Demonstrated success in a similar role min Jnr Sous or experienced CDP.
Trade qualified Chef with at least 3 years' experience in a high volume food production environment.
Advanced knowledge of HACCP / QSAI / Food Safety and OHS.
Prior experience with airline catering and service oriented.
Prior experience working in a team environment with demonstrated leadership skills.
Prior experience in a HALAL working environment and knowledge regarding segregation and separation of equipment.
Good financial understanding and cost conscious.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.
Availability to work 38 hours/week, as this role is a full-time permanent position.
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?
Competitive pay rates and penalties.
Free onsite parking, daily staff meals, and uniforms.
5 weeks Annual Leave.
Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities.
Discounts at hundreds of retailers (such as Woolies, Caltex, JB-HiFi), discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.
Your employer:
Part of the Emirates Group, we are Australia's largest inflight catering and retail partner, food manufacturing and retail, travel retail technology, and airport lounge management.
Chosen by many of the world's top airlines, we operate 16 catering facilities across 10 cities, employ over 4,000 people, produce over 64 million meals, and service over 250 thousand flights each year.
Want to know more about dnata catering and our global businesses?
Visit our Australian careers website and watch a short video here: watch?
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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 Sous Chef.
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