The Oriental Speciality Chef is responsible for managing a designated kitchen station within the flight catering operation. This role involves preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality Oriental/Eastern dishes according to standardised recipes and client specifications. The Oriental Speciality Chef ensures that all food production within their section meets stringent hygiene, safety, and airline quality standards.
This is a fast-paced kitchen environment with physical requirements that may include prolonged standing and use of kitchen equipment, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
What you’ll be doing
Prepare and cook menu items following approved recipes, specifications and portion control guidelines to maintain consistency and quality
Manage and oversee all activities within the assigned kitchen station, ensuring smooth and efficient operation
Maintain exceptional standards of hygiene, sanitation, and food safety by adhering to airline and company policies, including HACCP procedures
Prepare mise en place with precision, ensuring all components are ready for timely production and dispatch
Monitor stock levels for the station, report shortages, assist with stock rotation, and ensure all ingredients meet quality expectations
Ensure accurate batch labeling and packaging in compliance with airline catering regulations
Collaborate closely with the Sous Chef and other kitchen staff to maintain overall kitchen cleanliness, organization, and workflow efficiency
Train and support junior staff such as Demi Chef de Partie and Commis Chefs within the station
Participate actively in safety audits, updating records and compliance documentation as necessary
Please note your duties will include but are not limited to the above
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
What we're looking for
Oriental / Cantonese cooking experience
Professional culinary training or equivalent relevant experience in a large-scale catering, food production, hospitality, or airline catering environment
Experience working in a specific kitchen section, such as grill, sauté, pastry, or a similar area, within a busy production environment
Strong knowledge of food safety standards, including HACCP and airline hygiene regulations
Excellent organisational and leadership abilities to manage a station and junior team members
Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Benefits
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
Salary description
£18.46 - £18.46 per hour