Catering Attendant

Join Australia's leading inflight catering and retail partner.

Award winning. Global brand. Market leader.

At dnata catering & retail, the sky's truly the limit!

This is a hands-on role that helps keep the Australian aviation industry moving.

So, what does a day in the life of a Catering Attendant look like?

As a Catering Attendant, you will play a key role in creating a memorable dining experience for passengers onboard some of the world’s top airlines. Depending on your assigned area, your day may involve plating and assembling meal components, stocking and organising airline carts, or ensuring equipment is cleaned, sanitised, and ready to fly.

Every task you complete helps ensure flights leave the ground fully prepared for service, supporting a smooth, wellstocked inflight experience for thousands of travellers.

In a nutshell, your main responsibilities are:

• Prepare, portion, and plate meals following visual presentation guides.
• Assemble meal trays to airline specifications and load into airline carts.
• Stock airline carts with packaged food, beverages, and equipment.
• Load and unload dishwashers with cutlery, crockery, and glassware, and check they are clean and in perfect condition.
• Follow all food safety, safety, and hygiene policies, including HACCP, IFSA and QSAI standards.
• Communicate and coordinate with team members to ensure delivery schedules are met.

What do you need to be successful in securing this role?

• Clear National Police Check.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound numeracy skills for accurate documentation and reporting.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as move and lift items.
• Flexibility to work a 7-day rotating roster.
• Availability to work 38 hours a week, as this role is a full-time permanent position.
• Neat and tidy presentation with a strong focus on hygiene.
• Sound knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP (desired but not essential).
• Basic knife skills (desired but not essential).

We provide you with training and support to set you up for success in your new role, with real career pathways and growth opportunities.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a close knit and dedicated team that is committed to safety.
• Competitive pay rates and generous penalty rates.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave.
• Free onsite parking, daily staff meals, and uniforms.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7.
• Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, novated leasing, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes

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 47 million meals, and service over 252 thousand flights each year.

Want to know more about dnata catering & retail? Visit our Australian careers website https://dnatacateringcareers.com.au/

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 & retail team as a Catering Attendant.

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