Are you an experienced Chef with a passion for authentic flavours and high-volume production? Join an airline catering team and play a key role in creating exceptional in-flight meals enjoyed by passengers across the world.

Chandler Macleod is seeking Production Chefs who can bring expertise and consistency to our large-scale client's airline food production operations.

About the Role
As an Airline Production Chef, you will prepare high-quality dishes across a variety of Asian and Western cuisines — tailored for airline passengers in both Economy and Premium cabins. Working in a quick-paced production kitchen, you’ll ensure every dish meets strict taste, presentation, and food-safety standards.

This is initially a casual position (full-time hours) with annualised earnings ranging between $80K - $97K p/a. Permanent employment opportunities are considered following the successful completion of the first six months.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook authentic dishes in a bulk cooking production environment
- Ensure consistency in taste, quality, portioning, and presentation
- Maintain strict food-safety compliance (HACCP and Airline Protocols)
- Follow recipes for mass production without compromising flavour
- Contribute to quality control and tasting sessions

What You’ll Bring
- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or Trade Qualification in Australia
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Chef
- Experience in hot/cold meal production, batch cooking, and plated assembly
- Understanding of airline catering operations and large-scale food production
- Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Great communication skills and the ability to work well in diverse teams
- Flexibility to work both day and afternoon shifts including weekends and public holidays

Preferred Skills

- Multilingual ability (Mandarin, Thai, Hindi, Japanese, etc.)
- Work skills and understanding of traditional and modern Asian techniques




- Familiarity with Halal, vegetarian, and special dietary requirements

Why Join Us?
When you step into a role with our organisation, you become part of a truly global business committed to supporting your professional and personal success.

What Our Client Offers:

- Corporate Role in a multinational organisation i.e., work within a global structure that provides stability, international exposure, and opportunities to collaborate with diverse teams worldwide.
- Career Development & Growth Pathways i.e., a ccess tailored development programs, leadership pathways, and opportunities to explore new functions — including support for internal career moves
- National & International Mobility i.e., pursue roles across Australia or take your career abroad through our extensive global network
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave i.e., enjoy enhanced leave entitlements that support work–life balance, wellbeing, and travel
- Novated Leasing Options i.e., benefit from tax-effective vehicle leasing arrangements
- Private Health Corporate Discounts (Bupa) i.e., exclusive corporate health insurance rates for you and your family
- Corporate Discounts i.e., enjoy savings across lifestyle, technology, travel, and more through our partner network

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.





You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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