Chef / Kitchen Supervisor

Monday – Sunday Rolling Roster (No Evenings)

This position requires proactive hands on individual, with well-developed leadership skills and high energy levels, to assist in leading cooking, preparation & production in our purpose-built commercial kitchen located in Footscray.

Reporting to the Production Manager the successful applicant's responsibilities and experience will include:

Starting time of 7.00 am –

Preparing and cooking all food products.

• Preparation, maintaining and rotation of stock levels
• Supervising and managing a small kitchen team
• Ability to work independently.
• Proportioning and seasoning of all food.
• Ability to adequately regulate all foods
• Food preparation, temperature and quality control.
• Day to Day management and organization of kitchen team.
• Ensuring Production / Manufacturing of Products runs to schedule
• Ensuring quality and integrity of all food products
• Maintain and enforce GMP and Food Safety Program
• Mange HACCP Plan and assist with HACCP Administration.

Essential selection criteria –

• Certificate 3 in Cookery is a minimum requirement.
• Background in fresh food production, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience, in a similar role.
• Proven experience in managing/ supervising and coordinating in a fresh food production environment (Certificate in Management or similar is desirable)
• Well-developed communication skills.
• Proven ability to work and supervise in a culturally diverse environment
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic; and a kind and approachable personality.
• Working knowledge of HACCP.
• A strong eye for detail and appreciation for quality products essential.

Please note that this is a Monday - Sunday position with a rolling roster and or AS REQUIRED – No Nights.

We thank you for your application in advance and note that only suitable applicants with relevant experience will be contacted for interviews.