Overview
Production Leading Hand (Cook) – full-time position at Cairns Airport with dnata Catering. We are looking for a motivated and driven individual to join our busy catering unit.
What does a typical day look like?
You will be working in a busy, open plan kitchen preparing various international hot and cold meals in commercial quantities for our customer airlines.
Responsibilities
- Preparing hot and cold meals for business and economy class passengers for various airlines.
- Plating of meals and setting up meal trays.
- Cleaning and maintaining a hygienic work environment at all times.
- Strictly following menu specifications as well as food safety / HACCP, WHS and QSAI policies.
Qualifications
- Passion and drive to deliver high quality food to our customers.
- Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Must be motivated, hardworking and have a valuable 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 per week, as this role is a full-time permanent position.
What’s in it for you?
- Be part of a close knit and dedicated team that is committed to safety.
- Free onsite parking, meals, and uniforms.
- Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities.
- 5 weeks annual leave.
- Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.
- Guaranteed annual earnings of $76,515 - $80,000 + superannuation.
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 4,000 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.
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📌 Production Leading Hand (Cook)
🏢 dnata
📍 Cairns Regional