Chef

Job description

Full Job Description

We are seeking a Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality catering services to Defence staff. The role involves preparing and presenting meals for daily dining operations, field exercises and in-flight catering requirements.

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Chef in the preparation and delivery of quality meals across a range of Defence catering services.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented in accordance with established recipes, quality standards and service requirements.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures, maintaining accurate compliance documentation.
• Operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Support catering operations for field exercises, special events and large-volume meal services as required.
• Maintain a clean, organised and well-stocked kitchen to ensure efficient food production and service.

Skills and Attributes 

• HACCP Level 2 certification
• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (Australian recognised)
• 3+ years’ experience in kitchen management, leadership, and food safety across large scale food service i.e.) Defence / Mining / Hospitals / Universities (minimum 600 meals per day)
• Australian Citizen
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical
• Hold or be able to obtain Baseline Defence Clearance

For further information, please contact members of our Defence Technical Services team running this role on T: (08) 6316 3200 or defence@austcorpexecutive.com.au

• Stuart McKenzie, APAC Sector Lead or
• Andréa Cartagena, APAC Resourcer