Commis Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
dnata catering UK is one of the leading providers of inflight services to the worlds airline customers . We offer a comprehensive range of Inflight Catering, Onboard Retail and Logistics services across all of the UK’s major and regional airports. Our continual pursuit of innovation and excellence has secured the business of more than 80 of the industry’s biggest operators.…
Flexible Hours – Week Day & Weekend Shifts
Role profile:
As a Chef in our culinary team, you will have responsibility to develop and produce meals for first, business and economy class passengers.
What you’ll be doing:
- Preparing, cooking and presenting a range of dishes
- Participate in food presentations for our airline customers
- Maintaining a clean and safe workstation
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Working in a manner that promotes good health and safety practices
Working as part of a team in a customer centric environment - You will also be required to undertake some manual handling/bending and reaching as part of your normal duties
What you’ll have:
- Either City & Guilds 706/1 or 2 or NVQ Level 1 or 2
- Previous catering experience as a Chef
- Fully knife trained
- To be very familiar with authentic and conventional, as well as contemporary ingredients, with a detailed knowledge of, and experience in, preparing different cuisines
- Ability to work on a shift basis including evenings and weekends, with some manual handling/bending and reaching
What’s in it for you:
- Free meals and drink on site
- Overtime available
- Holiday Allowance
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Dental, optical and treatment cover
through our Simply Health Cash Plan -
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 - Cycle to Work Scheme
- Pension scheme and life cover
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Travel Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Commis Chef roles across dnata Catering UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Travel Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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