About us

We are a large production kitchen that produces quality food and cakes to over 400 venues across Victoria including cafes, caterers and food businesses both big and small. We are on a mission to be the best and make a difference in our communities with our first-rate food.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for fresh food, presentationand quality

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced production/catering Chef to work in and grow with the business. This is an exceptional time for our business and requires a Chef that can adapt quickly, take charge but also bring fresh ideas on the food market.

Your responsibilities will include, and not be limited to:

• Ensuring and maintaining the highest levels of standards for all products.
• Ability to follow a schedule and work efficiently, with the ability to take on and allocate additional work as required.
• Compose daily scheduling list for teams to split customer orders and reassign work where required.
• Understanding of bulk prep cooking, heating and cooling techniques
• The overall direction, management and motivation of all team members, including identifying training needs.
• Develop new flavour profiles & recipe’s
• Continue to develop the kitchens culture of amazing fresh food for the retail market
• 12pm start to 8-9pm (including Sunday’s)
• Other ad-hoc administration duties as required

Benefits

• Fantastic Salary for the right candidate
• Experienced and Professional management and operational support
• Great Team Environment
• Great location, no travelling into the city.
• Sunday to Friday operation.
• Free on Street parking

Requirements

• A minimum of 5+ years in large volume commercial Kitchen environment or similar role (production kitchen experience preferable but not essential)
• Have extensive knowledge of food manufacturing and requirements.
• Influencing food costs via portion control, waste minimisation & stock control.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large teams.
• Experience in compliance and maintenance of kitchen safety standards and industry standard safe work practices.
• Willing to spend time on the floor and is comfortable working with all levels of employees
• Appropriate culinary qualifications
• Great work attitude and Excellent communications skills
• Passionate about what you do and take pride in it
• Own transport required as we are not very close to public transport.

If you believe you can bring all of these requirements to the table and want to become part of our team then click Apply, attach your resume and tell us why you are the best candidate for the job!

The application form will include these questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a chef?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• Do you have experience training & managing kitchen staff?