Chef de Partie(Canteen)

Arc @ UNSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 1,216,000 - 1,929,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual hours 7–5

UNSW Kensington campus

Hourly rate $36.81

Job summary

Arc @ UNSW is seeking a casual Chef de Partie to support the CANTEEN / Student Catering operation on the UNSW Kensington Campus. You’ll assist with bulk cooking, supervise other cooks, and help ensure meals are prepared to high standards for students.

The role suits a Chef with 3+ years’ experience in bulk cooking, strong knife skills, and a focus on food safety. Casual hours are roughly 7:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday during UNSW Term, with a rate of $36.81 per hour.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Bulk cooking with rotating weekly menus.
• Ensure high-quality food in line with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain food safety logs and temperature records.
• Assist stock control and portion control.
• Contribute to seasonal menu ideas with the Food & Beverage Manager.
• Ensure proper storage and stock rotation.
• Keep kitchen areas clean, tidy and safe.
• Coach casual Food & Beverage Attendants in portions and presentation.
• Identify cost-effective solutions respecting Arc as not-for-profit.

Skills

Bulk cooking

Knife skills

Team supervision

Menu planning

Food safety knowledge

Seasonal menus

Documentation

Cost awareness

Education

Certificate III in commercial cookery

Job description

Arc is the cool older sibling at UNSW. We pride ourselves on our obsession with student life because we know that the best part of going to Uni is all the fun stuff you do outside the classroom. Our mission is to create the best student experience and we do that through a huge range of opportunities and services available to students online and in person. Working at Arc you’ll join a welcoming team of passionate people who believe in listening to students, working together and constantly being better. Plus, there are plenty of employee perks like cake, volleyball, Arc Wellness and heaps more.

AboutThe Role

The position of Chef de Partie is accountable for supporting the management of the CANTEEN / Student Catering operation and the day-to-day running of the kitchen. From this kitchen, CANTEEN delivers a subsidised catering service for students on the UNSW campus, where students can reliably access a nutritious meal for $5. CANTEEN’S vision is to be resourceful, think outside of the box and aim to use creativity to be able to affect the community we serve as much as possible, both in volume and quantity.

The role supports the coordination of food preparation, service, and stock-taking, as well as guiding other cooks to complete their tasks effectively and efficiently. CANTEEN needs someone familiar with bulk cooking. Production, buffet or banqueting experience is also highly regarded. This position is suited to a chef who can follow recipes accurately, work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, confidently oversee and instruct other cooks to complete tasks safely, able to follow a standard and be open to constant growth, improvement as well as being able to maintain a friendly and welcoming environment.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Bulk cooking rotating weekly menus.

Ensure a high-quality standard of food is prepared and maintained in accordance with health and safety regulations.

Have a complete understanding of Food Safety legislative requirements and manage food Safety in accordance with these requirements.

Fill temperature logs, cleaning schedules and other forms as required by the food safety plan.

Assist the efficient and accurate administration of stock and portion control.

Participate and be part of the creation of creative seasonal menu inspiration and input in consultation with the Food & Beverage Manager to best serve students.

Ensure proper storage of perishables and stock rotation.

Ensure all kitchen areas are maintained in a clean, tidy and safe manner.

Support and coach casual Food & Beverage Attendants in correct portioning, meal presentation, and efficient service expectations.

Ability to identify, prioritise and implement cost effective solutions, respecting Arc’s status as a not-for-profit organisation.

Selection Criteria

• Certificate III in commercial cookery or similar
• 3+ years of experience as a Chef de Partie or similar positions
• Demonstrated experience in a bulk-cooking environment, such as banqueting, catering, large buffets or large kitchen operations
• Great knife skills and efficient with tasks
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, train and supervise others in a commercial kitchen environment
• Knowledge of current food trends, innovation and best practice
• Seasonal menu planning and understanding of budget constraints
• Demonstrated experience at filling kitchen documentation as required, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules and other forms as required by the food safety plan

Current Food Safety Supervisors Certificate.

HACCP or similar experience.

What We Can Offer You

This is a casual position with hours between 7:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday during UNSW Term. We anticipate roster hours to be approximately maximum 38 hours of work per week, however, we are open to considering candidates seeking minimum 24hrs per Week.

A casual hourly rate of $36.81/ hr

A unique opportunity to positively impact students

A fun, fast and driven environment with lots of potential for learning and growth

Awesome professional experience working in a sector leading organisation

Convenient location on UNSW Kensington Campus

Applications close on Thursday 1 October 11:59pm.