Chef

Compass Group; Dubbo; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking onsite available

Access to over 100 retail discounts

Job summary

Compass Group Pty Limited – Eurest division – is seeking a Casual Chef at Lake Burrendong, near Dubbo, to oversee bulk cooking and presentation across school groups, corporate functions and daily guests.

The role requires a Cert III in Commercial Cookery, strong allergen management, and proven experience in high-volume kitchens. You’ll maintain HACCP standards, control costs, and contribute to fresh, café‑style menu options while working with a small kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Cert III in Commercial Cookery (essential)
• Food Safety Supervisor certification (highly regarded)
• Proven experience in bulk or high-volume cooking environments
• Strong understanding of allergen management and dietary needs, particularly for children
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a small kitchen team
• Passionate about fresh, café-style food with quality and presentation
• Sound knowledge of food safety standards, OH&S, and kitchen compliance
• Must obtain or hold a Working with Children Check and National Police Check

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in preparation, bulk cooking, and presentation of meals to a consistently high standard across group settings
• Cater for large school groups, corporate functions, and general day-to-day guests
• Ensure meals meet dietary requirements and allergen controls, especially when catering for children
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and presentation in line with HACCP and internal guidelines
• Monitor food costs through portion control, waste minimisation, and stock management
• Support the development of healthy menu options and nutritional awareness

Skills

Bulk cooking

Allergen management

Team collaboration

Education

Cert III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Chef - Casual

$36.82p/h inclusive of 25% Casual Loading + 12% Super + Penalty Rates

• Location: Lake Burrendong, near Dubbo & Wellington
• Beautiful location
• Join our team at a very exciting phase of our growth journey!

At Eurest we’ve always understood the power of food to refuel and refresh, to engage, activate and motivate. We’re using that power to help workers across Australia live healthier, happier and more productive lives, with a new approach to workplace catering. From what we cook to the way we communicate, the menus and moods, it’s all designed to have a positive impact on people.

THE POSITION:

• Oversee and assist in the preparation, bulk cooking, and presentation of meals to a consistently high standard across a variety of group settings
• Cater for large school groups, corporate functions, and general day-to-day guests
• Ensure meals meet dietary requirements and allergen controls, especially when catering for children
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and presentation in line with HACCP and internal guidelines
• Monitor food costs through effective portion control, waste minimisation, and stock management
• Support the ongoing development of healthy menu options and nutritional awareness

THE PERSON:

• Cert III in Commercial Cookery (essential)
• Food Safety Supervisor certification (highly regarded)
• Proven experience in bulk or high-volume cooking environments
• Strong understanding of allergen management and dietary needs, particularly in settings involving children
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a small team of kitchen staff
• Passionate about fresh, café-style food with an eye for quality and presentation
• Sound knowledge of food safety standards, OH&S practices, and kitchen compliance requirements
• Must be able to obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check and National Police Check

THE BENEFITS:

• Parking onsite available
• Access to over 100 retail discounts
• Opportunities for career progression, internal transfers, and training programs
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and development

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or [e-mail].