Oriental Chef

About the role

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/Eastern 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 doing

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

Please note your duties will include but are not limited to the above 

What we're looking for

Oriental / Eastern 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