Kitchen Production Scheduling
Manage production of in-flight meals based on airline and flight requirements
Type
Domain
Competency Area
In-Flight Catering
Levels
Carry out work activities to ensure production output targets are met
Interpret production schedules
Follow instructions to meet production targets for the shifts
Monitor output levels to ensure timely delivery of output targets and in compliance with required quality standards
Inform supervisors of any delays or unforeseen circumstances which could affect production outputs
Make appropriate changes based on instructions and amended production schedules
Consolidate orders from in-flight and schedule work activities
Identify overall production capacity through assessing equipment, resources and availability of ingredients
Verify production demand based on prior order requirements and seasonal demand trends
Calculate required production outputs based on overall capacity, forecasted demand levels, product shelf life and buffer stock
Modify production output targets if buffer stock is insufficient to meet orders
Execute contingency plans to handle unforeseen circumstances where buffer stock levels fall below production outputs
Maintain timeliness in generating production schedules
Plan and implement production schedules to meet kitchen production output targets
Assign work activities through the translation of production schedules to individual output targets
Conduct briefings to staff on work activities for the shifts
Redeploy resources to deal with cases of underutilisation and/or sudden manpower shortages
Review schedules to ensure ad-hoc orders are fulfilled
Coordinate with warehousing department to ensure sufficient stock levels are available
Manage production schedules and oversee changes in demand projections
Validate production schedules to ensure production targets are accurate, feasible and aligned to customer requirements
Amend production schedules in collaboration with planning staff if targets are unrealistic and/or production is impacted by unforeseen circumstances
Oversee adherence to and manage deviations from production schedules
Strategise long-term kitchen production plans
Develop long-term production plans and schedules based on demand projections from airlines
Lead improvements to production schedules to maximise resource utilisation
Evaluate output capacity and sales projections to forecast resource requirements
Develop plans and/or proposals to deploy additional resources