Sous Chefs & Production Chefs – Airline Catering
Pay Rate: Base Rate + Penalty Rates ( $73.80 p/h for Sous Chef on Early Mornings, Sunday, Public Holiday and Double Time or $70.30 p/h on Early Mornings, Sunday, Public Holiday and Double Time)Location: Perth, WA
Employment Type: Full-Time, Rotating Roster (7-Day Availability Required)
Industry: Airline Catering / Large-Scale Food Production
Chandler Macleod is seeking highly skilled and motivated Sous Chefs and Production Chefs to join our client, a leading name in airline catering production. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, high-volume culinary environment where precision, quality, and teamwork are essential to delivering world-class inflight meals.
Requirements – Sous Chef
* Full Australian work rights
* Culinary experience, including 2–3 years in a Sous Chef or supervisory role
* Previous experience in airline catering, institutional cooking, or high-volume food production is highly desirable
* Relevant culinary degree or professional qualifications
* Strong understanding of international cuisines and special dietary needs (e.g., vegetarian, halal, gluten-free)
* Proven leadership and organizational abilities, with a focus on quality and efficiency
* Must be able to work a rotating roster, including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays, in line with flight schedules
Requirements – Production Chef
* Full Australian work rights
* Minimum 2 years of experience
* Cert III or IV in Commercial Cookery /Trade Qualified
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven kitchen environment
* Strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills
* Must be able to work a rotating roster, including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays, in line with flight schedules
Why Join Us?
* Good base pay rates + overtime rates + weekend rates
* Work with a respected leader in airline catering production
* Be part of a professional and collaborative kitchen environment
* Opportunities for professional development and growth
If you're passionate about food, thrive under pressure, and have the leadership skills to oversee high-volume production, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join a team where excellence takes flight.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion