Oriental Chef
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items following approved recipes, specifications and portion control guidelines to maintain consistency and quality
- Manage and oversee all activities within the assigned kitchen station, ensuring smooth and efficient operation
- Maintain exceptional standards of hygiene, sanitation, and food safety by adhering to airline and company policies, including HACCP procedures
- Prepare mise en place with precision, ensuring all components are ready for timely production and dispatch
- Monitor stock levels for the station, report shortages, assist with stock rotation, and ensure all ingredients meet quality expectations
- Ensure accurate batch labeling and packaging in compliance with airline catering regulations
- Collaborate closely with the Sous Chef and other kitchen staff to maintain overall kitchen cleanliness, organization, and workflow efficiency
- Train and support junior staff such as Demi Chef de Partie and Commis Chefs within the station
- Participate actively in safety audits, updating records and compliance documentation as necessary
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Oriental / Eastern cooking experience
- Professional culinary training or equivalent relevant experience in a large-scale catering, food production, hospitality, or airline catering environment
- Experience working in a specific kitchen section, such as grill, sauté, pastry, or a similar area, within a busy production environment
- Strong knowledge of food safety standards, including HACCP and airline hygiene regulations
- Excellent organisational and leadership abilities to manage a station and junior team members
- Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
Benefits
- Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site, including refreshments
- Free on-site parking
- £60 towards both, dental and optical cover through our Simply Health Cash Plan
- £150 if you Refer a Friend
- Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme
- Pension scheme and life cover
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers counselling and advice on a wide variety of issues, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
About dnata
State-owned UAE aviation-services provider serving airlines with ground handling, cargo, catering, retail, and travel services.
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