Chef

Programmed GO; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Free onsite parking

Close to public transport

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Programmed GO is seeking an experienced Chef for our Somerton facility in VIC. The role involves preparing and cooking quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen, with a strong emphasis on bulk cooking and adherence to recipes and specifications.

You will work under the Executive Chef in a team environment, ensuring HACCP and workplace safety standards are followed. A background in large-scale kitchen production and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must have 4–5 years of bulk cooking experience.
• Experience in large-scale kitchen production.
• Chef qualification by trade and vocational culinary training.
• Basic literacy and numeracy; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the kitchen area cooking, preparing and assembling food to specification.
• Follow recipes and produce products to specification.
• Ensure quality and hygiene is maintained under safety standards.
• Direct/train kitchen workers as instructed.
• Maintain clean work areas per clean‑as‑you‑go policy.

Skills

Bulk cooking

Large-scale kitchen

Food preparation

Teamwork

Food safety

HACCP

Education

Chef qualification

Vocational culinary training

Job description

Job Title: Chef
Location: Somerton VIC 3062

We are seeking an experienced Chef to join our team in Somerton VIC 3062. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment. If you have a passion for cooking and thrive under pressure, we would love to hear from you.

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN BULK COOKING. 4-5 YEARS or Experienced

We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

We have several career opportunities within our Catering team based at our facilities at Somerton. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will be responsible forproducing food items according to the approved specifications and recipes.

Job Summary/ Scope of the role:

• Reporting to the Chef de Partie & Sous Chef.
• To work as a professional Chef in the hot or cold kitchen, producing Food items in high quality according to specification/recipes.
• Follows the HACCP Guidelines and Safety standards of GG.
• To assist in the preparation, delivery or assembly of meals for delivery to the customer.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To work in the kitchen area cooking, preparing and assembling food.
• Follows recipes; prepares and cook products to specification
• To ensure quality of products is safeguarded at all times to make for a safe and hygienic workplace.
• To work as part of a team.
• To maintain awareness of department and possess knowledge of customer products and requirements.
• Ensure full understanding and follow legislative requirements in line with International Food Safety, Health and Safety, Security and Environment controls (SPML).
• To assist in meeting Production targets as set by Line Managers.
• Monitor quality to ensure it consistently meetings customer standards
• As instructed to direct/train kitchen workers
• Cleans equipment, work surfaces and areas, applying 'clean as you go' policy and procedure (e.g. keep floor and general working area clean and tidy at all times).
• Sets & works to schedules
• Undertake yield testing of product through all processes i.e. raw to cook / assembly.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment using own initiative
• Basic computer skills
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to tight deadlines
• Accurate/detailed focused
• Flexible & self-motivated with the ability to 'think on your feet'

Qualifications:

Education:

• Qualification as a Chef by trade
• Completed vocational training in culinary and related hygiene course

Work Experience:

• Work experience in a large-scale kitchen production required.

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• Completed training as a chef

Language / Communication Skills:

• Basic written and oral essential

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation
• Free onsite parking and close to public transport
• Development and long-term career option

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.