Chef
- Prepare and cook various international hot and cold meals in commercial quantities.
- Maintain a hygienic work environment and follow food safety policies.
- Work in a busy kitchen environment with a 7-day rotating roster.
Adelaide
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What does a typical day look like?
You will be working in a busy, open plan kitchen preparing & cooking various international hot & cold meals in commercial quantities, for our customer airlines.
In a nutshell, your main responsibilities are:
- Preparing hot & cold meals for business & economy class passengers for various airlines.
- Stock control & minimizing food wastage.
- Cleaning & maintaining a hygienic work environment at all times.
- Strictly following menu specifications as well as food safety / HACCP, WHS & QSAI policies.
What do you need to be successful in securing this role?
- Certificate III Commercial Cookery or higher qualifications is preferred or equivalent level of experience
- Passion & drive to deliver high quality food to our customers.
- Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster.
- Good written & verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good organizational & time management skills.
- Must be motivated, hardworking & have a good 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/week, as this role is a full-time permanent position.
What’s in it for you?
- Be part of a close knit & dedicated team that is committed to safety.
- Competitive pay rates and penalties.
- 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
Your prospective employer:
Part of the Emirates Group, we are Australia’s largest inflight catering and retail partner. Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines for our award-winning meals and outstanding service, we operate 16 catering facilities across 12 cities, employ over 4,000 people, produce over 64 million meals, and service over 252 thousand flights each year.
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