At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and pack delicious meals for top airlines in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Company: Join dnata catering & retail, Australia's leading inflight catering partner.
- Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, free meals, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with discounts at retailers and 24/7 support available.
- Why this job: Be part of a team creating memorable dining experiences for travellers worldwide.
- Qualifications: Must have working rights in Australia and a team-first mindset.
The predicted salary is between 16.2 - 19.8 $ per hour.
Start your journey with dnata catering & retail, where the sky is the limit.
About Us
Part of the Emirates Group, dnata catering & retail is Australia’s leading inflight catering and retail partner.
We support many of the world’s most recognised airlines, delivering award‑winning meals and exceptional service that create memorable inflight dining experiences for thousands of travelers each day.
- A day in the life of a Catering Attendant
- Join our
- Melbourne team as a full-time
Catering Attendant and play a key role in creating a memorable dining experience for passengers onboard some of the world’s top airlines.
Working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, you will be part of a collaborative team ensuring flights are fully stocked and ready for service.
As part of our production team, you will
- Preparing and portioning food items to airline and customer specifications.
- Following recipes and presentation guides to ensure consistency and quality across all meal products.
- Packing and preparing meals for dispatch in line with production schedules.
- Working collaboratively with other operational teams to ensure on-time delivery requirements are met.
- Completing food safety and quality documentation in accordance with company standards.
- Following all food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety policies, including HACCP, IFSA, and QSAI standards.
About You
- Full ongoing working rights in Australia.
- Ability to pass pre-employment checks, incl. National Police Check and medical assessment.
- Availability to work shifts (including weekends and public holidays) and the ability to stand for extended periods.
- Strong commitment to safety, hygiene and compliance.
- Team-first mindset with a willingness to support others.
- Good communication and basic numeracy skills.
- Basic knife skills (role‑specific).
- Food hygiene and HACCP knowledge (desirable).
Benefits
- 5 weeks annual leave and competitive pay rates.
- Free onsite parking, meals and uniforms.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7.
- Career development and progression supported by dedicated training.
- Discounts at hundreds of retailers, novated leasing and wellbeing resources.
At dnata, we value an inclusive and respectful workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.
The Recruitment process may include interviews, health checks, reference and criminal history checks, and verification of working rights. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Catering Attendant in Melbourne employer: dnata catering and retail
At dnata catering & retail, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture at our new facility in Western Sydney International Airport. With generous benefits like five weeks of annual leave, free meals, and strong career development opportunities, we foster an inclusive environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact from day one. Join us to be part of a global brand that values safety, innovation, and employee well-being.
