Chef - Refettorio

OzHarvest; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

OzHarvest is seeking a Refettorio Chef to prepare and deliver nourishing meals using rescued ingredients, while supporting safe kitchen operations and daily programs for the community restaurant, The Refettorio.

You will work with the kitchen team and volunteers, ensuring high standards, food safety, and warm, dignified hospitality for vulnerable community members.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ full time experience in hospitality incl. approved professional cookery training.
• Experience as working chef (Chef De Partie / Station Cook / Restaurant Cook).
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Food Safety Handling training and understanding OzHarvest Safe Food Handling Policy.
• Valid Police Check, WWC check or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and service at our community restaurant – The Refettorio.
• Cooking duties aligned with food waste reduction and using rescued food.
• Adhering to OzHarvest Food Safety Plan.

Skills

Communication skills

Dependability

Professional presentation

Stakeholder relations

Energetic attitude

Flexible and proactive

Education

Professional cookery training

First Aid Certificate

Police Check / WWC

Food Safety Handling training

Job description

OzHarvest is a leading food rescue organisation on a mission to ‘Nourish our Country’ by stopping good food from going to waste and delivering it to charities that help feed people in need. Through our education programs and our advocacy work, we hope to inspire others to change behaviour and help reach the national target of halving food waste by 2030.

About the role:

The primary role of the Refettorio Chef is to prepare and deliver high-quality, nourishing meals using rescued ingredients, while supporting the smooth and safe operation of the Refettorio kitchen. The role works collaboratively with the kitchen team, volunteers and key stakeholders to deliver daily programs and dining experiences that reflect OzHarvest’s commitment to reducing food waste, creating connection and providing warm, dignified hospitality to vulnerable community members.

Key Responsibilities:

Role modelling the OzHarvest Values:

• Demonstrate each value in every one of your actions and decisions
• Behave in a kind, open and supportive way at all times
• Be productive, positive and perform to the highest standard at all time
• Food preparation and service at our community restaurant – The Refettorio
• Cooking duties that align with food waste reduction and using rescued food
• Adhering to our Food Safety Plan
• Assisting when needed in dishwashing & rubbish removal
• Maintaining cool room and freezer cleanliness
• Willingness to work across other OzHarvest kitchen programs such as Food truck & Catering

At OzHarvest, we are a small family and there are fabulous opportunities for each of us to work together to contribute to deliver on our purpose to Nourish our Country. These could include a range of reasonable additional duties from time to time as required.

Personal Specifications

Qualifications:

• 2 years’ full time experience in hospitality inclusive of approved professional cookery training
• Previously employed as a working chef, Chef De Partie, Station Cook/Chef or Restaurant Cook/Chef
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Food Safety Handling trained and understanding of the OzHarvest Safe Food Handling Policy
• Valid and current Police Check. WWC check or willingness to obtain

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Dependability and accountability;
• Professional presentation – chefs uniform and shoes required;
• Ability to engage with and nurture relationships with stakeholders

Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

• Energetic, positive and proactive attitude
• A strong commitment and enthusiasm towards the purpose of OzHarvest
• Effective communication skills for a diverse audience in both written and verbal mediums
• Flexible and highly responsive to changing priorities and circumstances;

OzHarvest is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity, inclusion and belonging. Please note: If you have a Language or Cultural special consideration, a disability or impairment or use assistive technology, please let us know in your Cover Letter when applying. You can ask a support person to help you through the application and interview process.