Chef de Partie (Canteen)

Arc - UNSW Student Life; Sydney; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual hourly rate

Impact on students

Growth opportunities

UNSW Kensington Campus location

Job summary

Arc - UNSW Student Life is seeking a Chef de Partie to support a busy campus canteen operation. You will lead bulk cooking, supervise junior cooks, and ensure safe, high-quality meals for students on UNSW campus.

The role requires recipe accuracy, fast-paced execution, and a friendly working environment within a not-for-profit setting. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in bulk kitchen operations, strong knife skills, and demonstrated ability to train others.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Bulk cooking rotating weekly menus.
• Maintain high quality food in line with health and safety regulations.
• Manage food safety logs and related documentation.
• Assist stock control and portioning administration.
• Support seasonal menu development in consultation with Food & Beverage Manager.
• Oversee and coach casual attendants in portioning and service.
• Maintain clean, safe kitchen areas and proper storage of perishables.

Skills

Bulk cooking

Team supervision

Knife skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Education

Certificate III in commercial cookery

Job description

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

• 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. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.