Chef

Hands-on Chef role at Sydney Airport preparing airline meals in a fast-paced kitchen. Casual role with full-time hours and career growth. Full Job Description:
Chef Location: Sydney Airport
Employment Type: Casual with Full time hours | Rotating 7-Day Roster

About Us: Blue Collar Recruitment is an Australian-owned company delivering specialised workforce solutions to the aviation industry. We are committed to supplying highly skilled, motivated, and customer-focused professionals who uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

We partner with leading aviation service providers to support large-scale catering and operational requirements in fast-paced airport environments.

The Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced and trade-qualified Chef to join our high-profile aviation catering client based at Sydney Airport.
This is not a typical restaurant role. You will be working in a large-scale, high-volume commercial production kitchen preparing airline meals to exact specifications. The environment is structured, compliance-driven, and deadline-focused, requiring strong attention to detail, teamwork, and efficiency.

If you thrive in fast-paced kitchens, understand the importance of consistency and food safety, and enjoy working as part of a large production team, this role offers long-term stability and career growth within the aviation catering sector.

Key Responsibilities Food Preparation & Production

• Prepare, cook, and assemble a wide variety of hot and cold food items in accordance with airline specifications
• Follow standardised recipes, production schedules, and presentation guidelines with precision
• Monitor food quality at all stages of preparation to ensure consistency and compliance
• Portion and label products accurately according to control specifications
• Ensure timely completion of production targets to meet flight schedules

Quality & Compliance

• Adhere strictly to HACCP, food safety, and quality assurance protocols
• Complete required documentation, temperature logs, and compliance records accurately
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures
• Identify and report any quality or safety concerns promptly

Teamwork & Efficiency

• Work collaboratively within a large production team
• Support supervisors and team leaders in meeting operational deadlines
• Maintain workflow efficiency in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the kitchen

Hygiene & Housekeeping

• Maintain clean, sanitised, and organised workstations
• Ensure all equipment and utensils are cleaned and stored correctly
• Uphold high standards of personal presentation and hygiene at all times

Selection Criteria Essential

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery
• Minimum 7 years’ experience as a fully qualified Chef
• Demonstrated experience in high-volume food production
• Excellent knife skills and strong technical cookery fundamentals
• Sound knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards
• Ability to follow detailed specifications and recipes precisely
• Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure
• Availability to work across a 7-day rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays
• Full Australian Working Rights

Highly Desirable

• Previous experience in airline catering or large-scale commercial kitchens
• Experience working within compliance-driven environments
• Understanding of portion control and production yield management