Bulk-Cook Chef de Partie for Student Canteen

Arc - UNSW Student Life; Sydney; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual hourly rate

Impact on students

Growth opportunities

UNSW Kensington Campus location

Job summary

Arc - UNSW Student Life is seeking a Chef de Partie to support a busy campus canteen operation. You will lead bulk cooking, supervise junior cooks, and ensure safe, high-quality meals for students on UNSW campus.

The role requires recipe accuracy, fast-paced execution, and a friendly working environment within a not-for-profit setting. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in bulk kitchen operations, strong knife skills, and demonstrated ability to train others.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in commercial cookery or similar.
• 3+ years of experience as a Chef de Partie or similar.
• Demonstrated experience in a bulk-cooking environment (banqueting, catering, large buffets).
• Great knife skills and efficiency with tasks.
• Ability to coordinate, train and supervise others in a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of current food trends and best practice.
• Seasonal menu planning and understanding of budget constraints.
• Experience filling kitchen documentation (temperature logs, cleaning schedules).
• Current Food Safety Supervisors Certificate and HACCP experience.

Responsibilities

• Bulk cooking rotating weekly menus.
• Maintain high quality food in line with health and safety regulations.
• Manage food safety logs and related documentation.
• Assist stock control and portioning administration.
• Support seasonal menu development in consultation with Food & Beverage Manager.
• Oversee and coach casual attendants in portioning and service.
• Maintain clean, safe kitchen areas and proper storage of perishables.

Skills

Bulk cooking

Team supervision

Knife skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Education

Certificate III in commercial cookery

Job description

Arc - UNSW Student Life is seeking a Chef de Partie to support a busy campus canteen operation. You will lead bulk cooking, supervise junior cooks, and ensure safe, high-quality meals for students on UNSW campus.

The role requires recipe accuracy, fast-paced execution, and a friendly working environment within a not-for-profit setting. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in bulk kitchen operations, strong knife skills, and demonstrated ability to train others.