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Catering Attendant - Wash
Melbourne

Want to elevate your career to a Higher Altitude?

Join our amazing Melbourne Airport team as an Night Shift Catering Attendant

Global Brand. Market Leader.

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

 

Overnight Shift 23:00 PM - 07:00 AM

 

So, what does a typical day look like?

As a Catering Attendant in our Wash Area, you’re an integral member of our team, working in our commercial kitchens, as a specialist taking care of and cleaning all our customers equipment, cutlery, crockery, glassware and our chefs' tools of trade such as knives, chopping boards and some culinary machinery.

 

In our business, we deliver a memorable dining experience for thousands of passengers onboard our airline customers flights everyday. To do this, we require this role to perform a variety of tasks on the overnight shift preparing all of the equipment, and setting up to make sure all areas including work benches, preparation areas, sinks and kitchen tools are thoroughly cleaned and sanitised, ready for the morning shift.

 

In a nutshell, your main responsibilities are:

  • Handling, cleaning and storing various customer airline equipment, including cups, glassware, knives, forks, spoons, plates, bowls etc. Ensuring they are all carefully matched to each Airline, and presentation specifications (visual guides).
  • Stocking enough of each item in their storage areas ready for the tray set ups.
  • Loading and unloading our wash lines, ensuring that all cutlery, crockery, and glassware are in perfect condition.
  • Compliance with all Food Safety and HACCP guidelines, and adherence to hygiene standards and cleaning schedules.
  • Proper use of protective gear, safe use of approved chemicals for the Wash Area
  • Finish your allocation of tasks and duties before deadline / end of shift.
  • Communicate and coordinate with team members to ensure delivery timelines.
  • Follow any instructions given to you by your section Supervisor or Leading Hand.

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

  • Sound numerical skills for accurate documentation and reporting.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as move and lift items.
  • Ability to work shift work across a 7-day roster.
  • Neat and tidy presentation.
  • Sound knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP (desired but not essential).
  • As you will be working in the Aviation Services industry, you will be required to obtain a clear National Police Check.
  • Availability to work 38 hours/week, as this role is a full-time permanent position.

 What’s in it for you?

  • Be part of a close knit & dedicated team that is committed to safety.
  • Competitive pay rates and generous penalties.
  • Free parking available, staff meals, and uniforms provided.
  • Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities.
  • 5 weeks Annual Leave.
  • Access to our tailored Employee Novated Car Lease program.
  • Discounts at hundreds of retailers (such as Woolies, Caltex and JB-HiFi), discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.

 

About Us:

We are Australia’s largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. Specialising in inflight catering and retail, food manufacturing, and airport lounge management, our group of diverse brands enables us to deliver extensive service capabilities.

 

Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines, we operate 16 facilities across 10 cities and employ over 4,000 people who help us to produce over 64 million meals, and service more than 250,000 flights, each year.

 

Parent company dnata – part of the Emirates Group – is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail services, dnata ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently.

 

Want to know more about dnata catering and our global businesses? Visit our Australian careers website https://dnatacateringcareers.com.au/  and watch a short video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqf4mvwm3E0

 

Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you.

Please apply using the link below & upload your resume, along with short cover letter outlining your skills, experience & why you would like to join the dnata catering family as a Catering Attendant.

 

https://dnatacatering.expr3ss.com/home

 

  Full Time

    Melbourne Airport VIC

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   Posted 24 Sep 25

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