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<br /> <p> </p><p> </p><p><b>Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC),</b> an Emirates Group associated company, is the world's largest in-flight catering operation providing in-flight catering and support services for airlines from Dubai International Airport. With a workforce of over 6500 multinational employees and four work sites, EKFC has a clientele of 120 airlines and airline hospitality lounges in Dubai International Airport as well as running a large off airport Food and Beverage business. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This position is within the Food and Beverage Airport – Production Department. The position reports to the Assistant Vice President – Food and Beverage Airport - Production. </p><p> </p><p><b>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES</b> </p><p> </p><ul> <li>Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices, in order to ensure compliance with EKFC safety standards and government regulations. </li><li>Monitor and support all food safety program activities. </li><li>Ensure the effective achievement of departmental functional objectives through setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, provision of formal and informal feedback & appraisal – in order to maximise subordinate & departmental performance. </li><li>Provide advice to the line management regarding the identification and implementation of professional development activities at both a group and individual level. </li><li>Provide on the job training to all kitchen staff and ensuring staff knowledge base in updated on regular basis. </li><li>Identifying areas of development in new recruits and developing training programs to bridge the gap. </li><li>Being a leading asset to set up cooking activities within the first class lounge by providing in house trainings. </li><li>Create in conjunction with the Learning and Development Department Standard Operating Procedures for all required processes and trainings. </li><li>Carry out close supervision and inspection through all the production sections in both processes and staff. </li><li>Monitors customer satisfaction and service delivery levels and drives action to implement improvements to production. </li><li>Responsible for ensuring that the control plan for audit non-conformances includes training intervention where appropriate. </li><li>Comply with Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities Standards. </li> </ul> <p> </p><p><b>REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES</b> </p><p> </p><ul> <li>Diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent qualification. </li><li>Train the trainer qualification. </li><li>Experience in a 5 star kitchen with demonstrated hands on experience in the production area. </li><li>Computer literacy including word processing and presentation software, MS Office. </li><li>Excellent and effective English language verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. </li><li>Able to create recipes and working knowledge in menu planning. </li><li>Able to work and perform under significant pressure in a 24/7 working environment. </li><li>Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage time effectively. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to maintain constructive relationships with others. </li> </ul> <p><b> </b> </p><p><b>THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL ALSO POSSESS</b> </p><p><b> </b> </p><ul> <li>Lead auditor and other certified training would be highly desirable. </li><li>Ability to collaborate cross functionally and at all levels and team based approach including ability to positively manage conflict. </li><li>Delivers effective, well structured written/ spoken communication, with impact and energy. </li><li>High level of commitment to continuous improvement and adaptability to change. </li> </ul> <p> </p><p><b>Salary & Benefits</b>: Salary package will be discussed during the interview to successful candidates. </p><p> </p><p><b>To Apply:</b>To express your interest in the above vacancy please apply on line. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> Please click the Apply now button and search for reference:EPC/AA/24407