Lead Chef

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities.

In partnership with the Australia Defence Force, we are seeking a qualified Lead Chef to join the team at Simpson Barracks, Yallambie.

Reporting to the Head Chef, this full time position will require you to have the flexibility to work across a Monday to Sunday roster between 5:30am – 7:30pm.

Your previous hospitality experience, strong work ethic and willingness to learn will hold you in good stead. The Chef manager and the Catering and Hospitality team look forward to you joining the team. 

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Ensure efficient preparation and delivery of meal services from production facilities, by ensuring regular consultation with the Mess Manager regarding expected numbers and additional or unplanned requirements.
• Implementation and management of our Food Safety Program.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, and barbeques.
• Ensure all areas of the kitchen are clean, sanitised and presentable at all times.
• Review customer comments and feedback daily.

 
To considered for this position you will need:

• Hold Cert 3 Commercial Cookery
• Have a minimum of 3 Years' experience in a large commercial kitchen environment.
• Have sound knowledge of Food Safety Standards, relevant legislation and statutory obligations. 
• Strong planning and organisation skills and proven experience in collaborative and consultative processes at a professional level. 

What We Offer You:

Ventia have also partnered with some reputable organisations to be able to offer discounts on Health Insurance, Banking (new home loans, credit cards, everyday bank accounts), flights & accommodation, car hire, car leasing and much more, we also offer the following:

• A flexible, supportive and inclusive work environment where you matter.
• We take our people's careers seriously, helping them to learn and grow.
• There's nothing more important to us than keeping our people and the public safe.
• We look after each other and foster our people's wellbeing.

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

You must be an Australian Citizen and have the ability to maintain a Defence clearance in order to be eligible for these positions, as well as be able to pass an Australian Federal Police Check.

Click APPLY NOW if this sounds like you or email mia.white@skoutsolutions.com for further information.

Position Reference Number: 158857