Casual Chef

Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com

Location Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Salary AUD 36 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Hospitality & Tourism
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Chef – Airline Catering
Part- time casual
Tuesday – Friday | 7:30am – 12:00pm Daily

Immediate Start Available
Are you an experienced Chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment? We are currently seeking a passionate and reliable chef to join our client's airline catering team in Darwin.
This is a fantastic opportunity and provides a consistent weekday roster and excellent work-life balance.
About the Role
As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and assembling a variety of high-quality meals for airline passengers. Working within a busy airline catering operation, you'll play a key role in ensuring meals are prepared to the highest standards while meeting strict production schedules and quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with meal assembly and presentation to airline specifications
  • Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
  • Meet daily production targets and operational deadlines
  • Conduct quality control checks to ensure consistency and presentation standards
  • Monitor stock levels and assist with food production planning
  • Supervise and support Catering Assistants as required
  • Work effectively within a high-volume commercial kitchen environment
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
  • Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery
  • Previous experience as a Chef, Chef de Partie, or Production Chef
  • Excellent knowledge of breakfast preparation and cooking techniques
  • Strong knife skills and food preparation experience
  • Experience working in commercial kitchens, hotels, catering, or food production facilities
  • Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet production deadlines
  • Comfortable working in refrigerated or cold-temperature environments
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment and National Police Clearance
  • Full Australian working rights
  • Immediate availability preferred
What's on Offer?
  • Excellent work-life balance with weekday morning shifts
  • Opportunity to work with a leading airline catering provider
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Stable part-time hours
  • Convenient Darwin Airport location
  • Immediate start available
Apply Today
If you're a motivated Breakfast Chef looking for a flexible part-time opportunity with consistent morning hours, we'd love to hear from you.
  At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Casual Chef role?
Chandler Macleod is hiring for the Casual Chef position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Casual Chef job located?
The Casual Chef role with Chandler Macleod is based in Darwin, NT, AU.
What does the Casual Chef role pay?
Chandler Macleod lists the Casual Chef role at up to AUD 36 per hour.
Is the Casual Chef role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Chandler Macleod.
What experience level is the Casual Chef role?
The Casual Chef position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Casual Chef role at Chandler Macleod?
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