At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious dishes and manage kitchen operations in a fast-paced airport environment.
- Company: Join Delaware North, a globally recognised hospitality leader at Melbourne Airport.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts on food, ongoing training, and career pathways across our global network.
- Other info: Be part of a passionate team and mentor fellow culinary enthusiasts.
- Why this job: Showcase your culinary skills while serving millions of travellers in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery and experience as a Chef de Partie required.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
The opportunity Delaware North Australia is hiring a passionate and experienced Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at Melbourne Airport. This role is ideal for a chef with strong knowledge of pasta and pizza preparation, who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment. Join a globally recognised hospitality company and showcase your culinary expertise in a dynamic airport setting.
As a Chef de Partie, you’ll be responsible for overseeing a section of the kitchen, maintaining high standards of food preparation and presentation, and supporting the Head Chef to ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations. Availability to work across a rotating 7-day roster, covering breakfast, lunch and dinner services.
What we offer:
- Discounts on food and beverage across our outlets
- Airport ASIC pass valid for 24 months
- Reward and Recognition program
- Ongoing training and development
- Career pathways across our global network of resorts, airports and stadiums
What you will do:
- Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs and ordering food supplies
- Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
- Highly skilled at minimising waste
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of HACCP and Food Safety standards
- Collaborate with the Head Chef to establish, execute and evaluate food service standards
- Monitor dish quality throughout preparation and presentation stages
- Address food preparation issues with managers, kitchen and waiting staff
- Demonstrate techniques and provide advice on cooking procedures
More about you:
- Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery, minimum
- Proven experience as a Chef de Partie in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
- Strong understanding of Food Safety and HACCP standards
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Strong team player with the capacity to work independently
- Effective and clear communication skills
- Creativity and passion for food with a commitment to exceptional service
- The ability to mentor culinary team members
The application period will close on 06/09/2026, unless a successful qualified candidate is identified sooner.
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