Chef

Wallara Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meals & entertainment allowance

Professional development

Career opportunities

EAP

Job summary

Wallara Australia is seeking an experienced chef for a part-time role at Sages Cottage Farm in Baxter. You will plan, prepare and present meals, upholding food safety standards and supporting smooth kitchen operations to provide an excellent dining experience for all patrons.

The position runs Saturday to Tuesday, 8am to 4:06pm, with no night shifts, split shifts, or public holiday work. Wallara is committed to inclusion and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Two years in a commercial kitchen.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery required.
• Strong cooking skills and high food-quality standards.
• Commitment to WHS, safety and hygiene policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and present high-quality meals.
• Support efficient kitchen operations and food safety.
• Deliver an exceptional dining experience for patrons.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Chef to join our Hospitality team! This is apart-timeopportunitybased in Baxter at Sages Cottage Farm.

In this position, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and presenting high-quality meals while maintaining food safety standards, supporting efficient kitchen operations, and ensuring an exceptional dining experience for all patrons.

Work pattern: Saturday - Tuesday; 8am – 4:06pm. Enjoy a better work-life balance with no night shifts, split shifts or public holiday work.

What you'll need to succeed

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a commercial kitchen
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• Strong cooking skills and a passion for producing high-quality food
• Solid understanding of food handling procedures and food hygiene practices
• Experience in menu planning and food preparation
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to proactively resolve issues and foster positive relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with people of all abilities
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to think laterally
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards
• A professional, reliable and service-focused approach to work
• A demonstrated commitment to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), cultural diversity, and compliance with all relevant legislation

Must haves

• Right to work in Australia
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate – Participate in safe food handling practices (Desirable)
• A supportive and collaborative work culture
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per annum, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• Professional development and training
• Career opportunities and pathways
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Access to employee benefits and discounts. This includes discounts for Endota Spa and more.

About Wallara

Wallara Australia is a unique non-profit organization based in Melbourne's South East. Every day weprovide creative services for Australia's largest minority group – people with disabilities.We coach them to grow as individuals, to work productively, toexplore their communities and to live the way they choose.

Why a career with Wallara?

Because when you join Wallara, you’ll join a movement! We’re driving social change for people with different abilities and we’re having a good time doing it! We’re passionate, professional, and purposeful about our mission. We also value innovation, collaboration and celebration. It’s just the way we roll! If you believe the future is inclusive, you’ll feel right at home with us.

2023 South East Business Employer of Choice Award winner

This award recognises organisations that are committed to investing in the development of their people. We do this by reinforcing shared values with a united purpose which establishes a distinct Employee Value Proposition. We also invest in wellbeing, promote work life balance, have a talent growth strategy that demonstrates best practice and are creating a culture of business excellence.

The Wallara Way:

• Be creative and push the boundaries
• Think client first
• Do the right thing
• Together we make a difference
• Have fun and celebrate awesomeness

Recruitment process

Your application will be reviewed against the position requirements. If shortlisted, we’ll contact you by email or phone to arrange a phone screening interview. If you progress beyond the phone screening, we’ll invite you to a formal in-person interview.

While we will consider all requests, availability may depend on what can reasonably be provided.

Our clients come from all communities and so do our people. Wallara is an equal opportunity employer – all abilities and from every walk of life, inclusion is why we exist. If you share our values and want to drive social change to empower people with different abilities, Wallara may be your next workplace.