Chef De Partie

Ventia; Puckapunyal; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

VenPerks discounts

Veteran Employer of Choice

Uniform and PPE provided

Penalty rates

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Chef de Partie at the Puckapunyal Military Area to deliver high-volume catering for Defence personnel. You will work closely with the Head Chef to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner while maintaining safety, quality and efficiency in a busy kitchen.

The role offers a stable long-term career on a Defence contract, a rotating roster across weekdays, weekends and public holidays, uniform and PPE, and access to health programs and VenPerks.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Ability to adapt and perform in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment
• A professional, proactive and collaborative approach
• Alignment with Ventia's values and commitment to service excellence

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present meals to a consistently high standard
• Support and guide Kitchen Hands and Utility staff
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and compliance requirements
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and effectively
• Assist with large-scale catering requirements and emergency meal services
• Help maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen operation
• Work collaboratively to deliver outstanding service outcomes

Skills

Culinary skills

High-volume kitchen

Food safety

Team leadership

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Ventia is proud to partner with the Australian Defence Force to deliver essential services that support Australia's Defence community.

Join a team where your culinary expertise makes a real difference. We're seeking a talented Chef de Partie to bring skill, creativity and consistency to our kitchen at the Puckapunyal Military Area. If you excel in high-volume catering and take pride in delivering exceptional meals, you'll enjoy the opportunity to build a long-term career in a stable and rewarded environment.

Why Join Ventia?

• $38 per hour (inclusive of allowances) + penalty rates
• Long-term job security on a major Defence contract
• Rotating roster across weekdays, weekends and public holidays
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Access to health and wellbeing programs, including discounted health insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Exclusive access to VenPerks, offering discounts at more than 450 leading Australian retailers
• Work for a company recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice

About the Role

As a Chef de Partie, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality catering services across breakfast, lunch and dinner operations. From daily meal services to field catering and specialised requirements, you'll play a key role in ensuring Defence personnel receive exceptional food experiences.

You’ll also contribute to maintaining a safe, efficient and positive kitchen environment while supporting the wider catering team.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present meals to a consistently high standard
• Support and guide Kitchen Hands and Utility staff
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and compliance requirements
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and effectively
• Assist with large-scale catering requirements and emergency meal services
• Help maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen operation
• Work collaboratively to deliver outstanding service outcomes

About You

We're looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and a positive team-first attitude.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a high-volume commercial kitchen
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• The ability to adapt and perform in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment
• A professional, proactive and collaborative approach
• Alignment with Ventia's values and commitment to service excellence

Defence Clearance Requirements

This role requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a Defence Baseline Security Clearance. As a result, applicants must be Australian Citizens.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities.

We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.