Lakhjinder Badyal

A hardworking, reliable and motivated individual with over 26 years of experience within a fast-paced airline catering environment. Highly experienced in aircraft catering operations, food handling, quality control, health and safety and working to strict operational deadlines. A dependable team player with excellent attention to detail and a strong understanding of the importance of hygiene, security and accuracy.

Able to work efficiently under pressure, follow procedures and consistently maintain high standards while supporting the smooth and timely preparation of aircraft catering services.

Airline Catering Assistant - dnata

(2000-02 - 2026-05)

Worked within a busy airline catering operation, supporting the preparation, assembly, checking and timely delivery of catering supplies for aircraft. Maintained high standards of food safety, hygiene, quality and operational efficiency while working to strict airline specifications and deadlines.

• Preparing and assembling airline meals, food items and catering supplies.
• Preparing aircraft catering trolleys, meal trays and associated equipment.
• Checking orders to ensure the correct meals, beverages and equipment were supplied.
• Assisting with the preparation and packing of special dietary and airline-specific meal requirements.
• Loading and unloading catering equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.
• Checking catering products for quality, quantity, accuracy and presentation.
• Ensuring products were correctly labelled, stored and handled in accordance with procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Following food safety, health and safety and airport security procedures at all times.
• Working to strict deadlines to ensure aircraft catering requirements were completed on time.
• Maintaining clean, organised and safe working areas.
• Reporting damaged, missing or incorrect items to supervisors.
• Carrying out manual handling duties safely and responsibly.
• Working effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Supporting colleagues during busy periods to ensure operational targets were achieved.
• Following company procedures and maintaining consistently high standards of quality.