Cooks at Melbourne Airport

TWO POWERHOUSE BRANDS. ONE BOLD MISSION

Emirates Leisure Retail Australia (ELRA) and Schnitz have joined forces to bring golden-crumbed, pan-fried schnitzel- crafted with Schnitz’s traditional family recipe and a whole lot of passion - to the airport dining scene.

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Join the Schnitz Crew at Melbourne Airport!

Love great food, working in a fast-paced team, and bringing energy to every shift? We're looking for Casual Level 3, Grade 2 Cooks to join our Schnitz team at Melbourne Airport.

Whether you've gained experience in a quick service restaurant, takeaway venue, café, or commercial kitchen, we'd love to hear from you. If you're reliable, enjoy working with people, and are available to work 3-4 days per week, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

At Schnitz, we're passionate about serving Australia's favourite schnitzels while creating a fun, supportive workplace where our team can learn, grow, and develop their hospitality careers.

This is an all-rounder position where no two shifts are the same. You'll play an important role in delivering great food and great service, working across both the kitchen and front-of-house. From preparing fresh salads and cooking our famous chicken schnitzels to taking orders and serving customers with a smile and creating an exceptional experience for every guest.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Prepare and cook food in line with recipes and brand standards.

• Operate cooking equipment including grills, fryers, and food preparation stations.

• Work across both kitchen and front-of-house areas to support daily operations.

• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.

• Prepare fresh ingredients, salads, and food items ready for service.

• Provide friendly and efficient customer service, creating a positive experience for every guest.

• Take customer orders, operate the POS system, and process payments accurately.

• Work collaboratively with the team to deliver fast, high-quality service during busy periods.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Previous experience in a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), café, takeaway, food court, or hospitality environment.

• Experience in food preparation and cooking, with a strong understanding of food safety standards and the ability to ensure products are cooked correctly and consistently.

• A passion for delivering great customer service and creating positive guest experiences.

• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.

• Ability to multitask and remain calm during busy service periods.

• Confidence working across both kitchen and customer-facing areas.

• Availability to work 3-4 shifts per week on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices (or willingness to learn).

• A current Police Check, or willingness to obtain one.

OUR VALUES

Teamwork – We encourage & support our teammates and we reward hard work and celebrate achievements together with our Teams & Partners
Service – We deliver exceptional guest experiences and we strive for excellence every time
Integrity – We act honestly and ethically to build and protect our reputation and we respect differences and have no favoritism
Quality – We aim to be the best and take pride in all that we do and we make it our priority to have a safe and attractive environment for our customers & teammates
Results– We acknowledge our achievements, and learn from less favourable outcomes and success is working together to bring us growth and new opportunities 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Supportive, collaborative and high-performing team environment.

• Opportunity to play a key role in an exciting new hospitality precinct and multiple venue openings.

• Career development and progression opportunities within a growing international business.

• Access to ongoing training and development.

• Emirates Group travel benefits and discounts with various partners and venues.

• Employee Health and Wellbeing Assistance Program.

• Attractive remuneration package, including incentive bonus opportunities.

If you have the drive and passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and strive for excellence every time, we want to hear from you!

Apply now!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which values diversity and inclusion. We embrace applicants from all culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities and the LGBTQI+ community. We draw pride and strength from our diversity and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

Please note:

It is a requirement for all successful applicants to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) which requires a full background and criminal history check. All roles offered will be conditional on applicants being able to successfully obtain an ASIC.