Catering Attendant

Catering Attendant  
Airport-Based Catering Facility | Shift Work Available

Join a Global Aviation Services Leader We provide world-class inflight catering and retail services to airlines across Australia. We are currently seeking reliable, energetic, and detail-oriented Catering Attendants to join our high-performing operations team.
 
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced aviation environment where no two days are the same. You'll play a critical role in preparing and assembling catering products that help deliver exceptional onboard experiences for airline passengers.

About the Role As a Catering Attendant, you will be responsible for preparing, assembling, packing, and handling airline catering products in accordance with airline specifications, food safety standards, and aviation security requirements. You will work as part of a collaborative team to ensure flights depart on time with the highest quality catering service. ]

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble airline meals, beverages, and service items to airline specifications.
• Prepare meal trays and pack catering carts accurately.
• Ensure presentation, portion control, and quality standards are maintained.
• Manage special meals and dietary requirements.
• Follow strict food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures.
• Load, unload, and move catering equipment safely.
• Work closely with production, kitchen, stores, transport, and ramp teams.
• Support on-time delivery during fast-paced operational periods.
• Comply with aviation security, safety, and workplace procedures at all times.

About You

We're looking for team players who:
✅ Have strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
✅ Thrive in a fast-paced environment and can work under pressure
✅ Are reliable, punctual, and safety-focused
✅ Have good communication and teamwork skills
✅ Can follow procedures and work instructions accurately
✅ Are physically capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in catering, food production, hospitality, manufacturing, or logistics environments (preferred).
• Knowledge of food safety and food handling practices (desirable).
• Experience working within regulated or security-sensitive environments is advantageous.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

What We Offer

• Stable employment with a global aviation services provider.
• Full training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Career progression opportunities within dnata.
• Dynamic airport-based workplace.
• Employee recognition and rewards programs.

Pre-Employment Requirements Successful applicants must:

• Have full working rights in Australia.
• Successfully complete security, background, and reference checks.
• Comply with all dnata operational, safety, and security requirements.

Working Environment This role operates within a busy airport catering facility and includes:

• Early morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Temperature-controlled work areas, including chillers and cold rooms.
• Repetitive manual tasks and movement of catering carts and equipment.
• Time-critical operations supporting airline departures.

Apply Now If you're looking for a rewarding role in aviation and enjoy working as part of a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.
Take off with dnata and help deliver exceptional experiences to airline passengers every day.