East Asian Specialist Chef

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/Cantonese 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. What you’ll be doingPrepare and cook menu items following approved recipes, specifications and portion control guidelines to maintain consistency and qualityManage and oversee all activities within the assigned kitchen station, ensuring smooth and efficient operationMaintain exceptional standards of hygiene, sanitation, and food safety by adhering to airline and company policies, including HACCP proceduresPrepare mise en place with precision, ensuring all components are ready for timely production and dispatchMonitor stock levels for the station, report shortages, assist with stock rotation, and ensure all ingredients meet quality expectationsEnsure accurate batch labeling and packaging in compliance with airline catering regulationsCollaborate closely with the Sous Chef and other kitchen staff to maintain overall kitchen cleanliness, organization, and workflow efficiencyTrain and support junior staff such as Demi Chef de Partie and Commis Chefs within the stationParticipate actively in safety audits, updating records and compliance documentation as necessaryPlease note your duties will include but are not limited to the above What we're looking forOriental / Cantonese cooking experienceProfessional culinary training or equivalent relevant experience in a large-scale catering, food production, hospitality, or airline catering environmentExperience working in a specific kitchen section, such as grill, sauté, pastry, or a similar area, within a busy production environmentStrong knowledge of food safety standards, including HACCP and airline hygiene regulationsExcellent organisational and leadership abilities to manage a station and junior team membersAbility to perform under pressure while maintaining high standards of food quality and presentationEffective communication and teamwork skills 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

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