Chef de Partie — High-Volume Defence Kitchen

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 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.