Commis Chef

Ventia; Mornington; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts at 450+ retailers

Health & wellbeing programs

Uniform and PPE provided

Job summary

Ventia, working proudly alongside the Australian Defence Force, is seeking a Commis Chef to join our culinary team at HMAS Cerberus. You will support Head Chefs, prepare meals, and help keep the kitchen safe, clean and efficient.

Based at HMAS Cerberus, you’ll contribute to meal service for regular operations and field requirements, while guiding Kitchen Hands. A Cert III in Commercial Cookery and 2+ years in a large kitchen are required.

Qualifications

• Certified cook with recognised training and food safety knowledge.
• Ability to work in large, busy kitchen environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chefs and kitchen team to prepare meals for regular, field and in-flight rations.
• Ensure kitchen runs safely, food is handled hygienically, and dining area stays clean.
• Supervise Kitchen Hands, operate commercial kitchen equipment and maintain records.

Skills

Teamwork

Cooking basics

Food safety

Education

Cert III Australian-recognised Commercial Cookery

Job description

Ventia, working proudly alongside the Australian Defence Force, is seeking a Commis Chefto join our high‑performing culinary team and make a real impact every day at Australia’s premier Defence training establishment,HMAS Cerberus.

What’s on offer

• Full-time Permanent
• Hourly rate: $31.30| plus additional $3 ph allowance for those with experience and qualifications (25% casual loading will be applicable for the casual role)
• Rotating roster between weekdays, weekends and public holidays
• Training & development with Ventia, upskill and grow your career
• Perks such as discounts at 450+ retailers, health & wellbeing programs
• We provide Uniform and PPE to you

About the role

As the Commis Chef, you will be assisting the Head Chefs and broader kitchen team to prepare and serve meals for regular, field, and in-flight rations. This job makes sure the kitchen runs safely and smoothly, keeps food safe, and helps create a clean and friendly dining space.

Based in HMAS Cerberus, you’ll help cook and present meals the way Ventia expects, and guide Kitchen Hands and Utilities staff. You’ll use commercial kitchen equipment, keep hygiene and safety records up to date, and help with emergency meal setups when needed.

It’s also important to support a respectful and inclusive kitchen environment while following safety rules and keeping things running well.

About you

• Cert III Australian-recognised Commercial Cookery qualification
• 2+ years’ experience in large commercial kitchen environments
• Flexible and adaptive in complex, multi‑stakeholder settings
• Strong planning and organisational abilities
• Professional, enthusiastic, and aligned with Ventia’s values

Must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance. As a result of this requirement the applicant must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to undertake and maintain a satisfactory Australian Federal Police Check.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zeland. 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.

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.