Globally we deliver over 320,000 authentic, world-class meals every day, these meals are dished up by our portfolio of brands - dnata, Alpha Flight Group, Alpha LSG and En Route. Working to stringent deadlines and exacting standards, we take pride in every smile our dishes evoke - a trait recognized by numerous airlines around the world. Over the years we have been awarded best caterer by a wide number of airlines and are driven by a desire to deliver for our customers, and their customers, every day. We are excited to be opening our 64th dedicated catering unit in Vancouver, Canada. Our Vancouver start-up is a unique opportunity to be part of a new team that will help us write the next chapter of our success story!

Why join dnata?

• Be part of a small start-up team, with great opportunity for growth 
• Be part of a global award winning group
• Medical, Dental & Vision Cover
• Additional co-contributions towards your retirement scheme
• Paid annual vacation 
• Over-time premiums
• Free daily meal

The role
Our Catering Team Members support in the production of all flight catering food production. 

Responsibilities specific to Production / Assembly area:

• Food production such as peeling, chopping, slicing of food items in accordance with specifications
• Sandwich and other meal assembly in accordance with airline customer specifications
• Assemble meal “trays” based on various airline specifications
• Food or food supplies packing
• Other reasonable duties as requested by management

Responsibilities specific to Equipment Packing area

• Assemble and organize cutlery & food packs based on airline specifications
• Organize various food equipment such as glassware, plates, trays and cutlery into airline catering trolleys
• Check and polish glassware to ensure clean and
• Sort, organize and place equipment on racks, shelves or bins in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Other reasonable duties as requested by management

Bonded stores area:

• Manually load various items into airline trolleys in accordance with various airline specifications
• Conduct checks and inventory count of items in the bonded stores and inbound flight trolleys
• Handle high value items such as alcohol and other duty free items for inflight retail
• Other reasonable duties as requested by management

Dish Wash area:

• Remove all incoming food and catering equipment from trolley
• Remove remaining food and separate food waste products into the specifics bins
• Stack catering equipment into the dishwasher
• Empty catering equipment from dishwasher insuring it is clean, dry, organize and stack as per each airline’s requirements
• Assist in the daily cleaning of the dishwasher and dishwasher area
• Clean empty airline trolleys to ensure they are ready for use on the next flight
• Other reasonable duties as requested by management

To be eligible you must be able to:

• commute to and from work location and arrive on time
• communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors
• follow directions and standard operating procedures
• work as part of a team
• must be available to work holidays/weekends -Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• must be able to work on a shift basis in a 24 hour operation
• must be able to work in COLD environment, ranging from below 0 degrees (i.e. inside freezers) to 10+ degrees Celsius
• must be able to lift or carry objects and perform repetitive motions
• must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies