Film Trucks Australia boasts a fleet of cars, vans and trucks providing catering, green rooms, staging and general transport, servicing the entertainment industry.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Head Chef to join our team who can work with our clients, provide amazing customer service and even better tasting food. This is a casual position and being entertainment, involves working long and odd hours with some weekend work, so flexibility (and endurance) is a must!

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPEIRENCE

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a Head Chef position in a high-volume commercial kitchen
• Experience in creating cost effective and diverse menus to suit clients' needs
• Maintain a clean and smooth-running kitchen
• Ability to budget kitchen and staff costings
• Proven track record of presenting tasty and consistent dishes
• Must be able to work autonomously, have a positive attitude, ability to thrive under pressure, take initiative to get the job done, lead by example and bring out the best in those working with you, be a team player and take direction from management.
• A heavy-rigid licence is preferred but not essential
• Experience in catering for TV & Film environments is preferred but not essential
• Food Handling and/or Food Safety Certificate will be highly regarded or otherwise training will be provided.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicating with clients directly on food and logistic requirements
• Menu Costing & Staff budgets
• Maintaining the kitchen in accordance with health regulations
• Arranging any repairs required for the commercial kitchen or truck
• Maintaining stock control and waste measure
• Sourcing suppliers & ordering
• Food Preparations
• Building a database of casual staff to assist you on larger jobs

If this sounds like you, please apply by submitting a cover letter and your CV

Please note only short-listed applicants will be notified.