Specialist Chinese Chef

The role of a specialist Chinese Chef at Heston involves preparing regional Chinese cuisine for various airlines in a fast-paced production environment. The position offers numerous benefits, including free meals on-site, healthcare contributions, and discounted gym memberships. Applicants should possess at least five years of experience in Chinese cuisine, effective English communication skills, and a flexible attitude towards working hours. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing recipes to high standards while supporting the team. Dnata catering, the employer, is a leading global inflight catering provider dedicated to enhancing travellers' experiences.

The role of a specialist Chinese Chef is based at Heston, with a strong emphasis on the preparation of regional Chinese cuisine for multiple airlines. The role is working in a fast-paced production environment, that focuses on cooking outstanding dishes that reflect the quality of restaurant food.
The Role
What’s in it for you:
Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site
Free tea and coffee whilst on shift
£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
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
Pension scheme and life cover
What you’ll be doing:
Be confident in reading dish specs & executing recipes to the highest standard
Cooking other Asian cuisines such as Singaporean & Malaysian Show that you are a team player and support where needed across the operation
Working 40 hours per week with no split shifts, overtime options are also available Working in a food safe environment and demonstrate good knowledge on critical control points, health & safety, SOP’s
Permanent contract working 40 hours per week.
What you’ll have:
5 years experience cooking Chinese cuisine Previous experience in a similar role or fresh food industry
Basic level English & communication skills are needed, You will need to be enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude to producing a quality food within tight deadlines
You will need to be flexible about your working hours to meet business requirements
Be confident in reading recipes & executing to the highest standard Right to work in the UK
About Us
As the global caterer of choice, dnata catering provides inflight catering to the world’s leading airlines. When serving these customers, we’re also serving their customers and leaving a lasting impression on their travel experience. That’s 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.
About You
Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
Ability to demonstrate our core values
Basic numeracy and checking skills
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