dnata Catering UK are actively seeking Chef De Partie to join our already successful and vibrant team at Manchester airport. As a Chef De Partie you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our catering and goods arrive with our airline customers on time in line with various scheduling requirements.
About Us
As the global caterer of choice, dnata catering UK provides inflight catering to the worlds leading airlines. When serving these customers, we are also serving their customer and leaving a lasting impression on their travel experience. That is why our mission is to deliver the promises our customers make. We offer a comprehensive range of Inflight Catering, Onboard Retail and Logistics services across all of the UK’s major and regional airports. Our continual pursuit of innovation and excellence has secured the business of more than 80 of the industry’s biggest operators.
Key Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Preparing, cooking and presenting a range of dishes
Participate in food presentations for our airline customers
Maintaining a clean and safe workstation
Working in a manner that promotes good health and safety practices
Working as part of a team in a customer centric environment
You will also be required to undertake some manual handling/bending and reaching as part of your normal duties
Please note your duties will include but are not limited to the above
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
What We’re Looking For
Either City & Guilds 706/1 or 2 or NVQ Level 1 or 2
Previous catering experience as a Chef
Fully knife trained
To be very familiar with authentic and conventional, as well as contemporary ingredients, with a detailed knowledge of, and experience in, preparing different cuisines
Ability to work on a shift basis including evenings and weekends, with some manual handling/bending and reaching
Be prepared to stand for long periods of time and have good mobility
Be prepared to work in a chilled environment
Have a basic understanding of English
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.
Our Recruitment Process
Application Review: Our team will contact suitable candidates.
Interview & Assessment: Attend an in-person interview at our unit, complete a short assessment, and fill in relevant forms.
Conditional Offer: If successful, you’ll receive a conditional offer.
Background Checks: References and security clearance required for airport access (can take on average around 4 weeks).
Induction & Training: Once cleared, you’ll join the team with a full induction and training day.
Apply now to get started — roles are filling quickly!
Be part of the journey before take-off
Salary description
£16.45 - £16.45 per hour