East Asian Specialist Chef

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 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

• 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