Commis Chef – Defence Base Kitchen (Full-Time)

Ventia; Puckapunyal; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time permanent employment

Hourly rate $33.33 per hour

Rotating rosters

Uniform/PPE supplied

Health and wellbeing initiatives

VenPerks discounts

Job summary

Ventia, in partnership with the Australian Defence Force, is seeking multiple Commis Chefs for the Puckapunyal Military Area in Victoria. You will assist the Head Chefs and kitchen team to prepare meals for regular, field and in-flight rations, while keeping the kitchen running safely, clean and compliant with hygiene standards.

Based in the Puckapunyal Military Area, you’ll help cook and present meals to Ventia’s high standards, supervise Kitchen Hands, maintain records, and support a

Qualifications

• Flexible and adaptive in complex, multi-stakeholder settings.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Professional, enthusiastic and aligned with Ventia’s values.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chefs and kitchen team to prepare and serve meals for regular, field, and in-flight rations.
• Ensure kitchen safety, food hygiene, and maintain hygiene records.
• Guide Kitchen Hands and Utilities staff and use commercial kitchen equipment.

Skills

Flexible and adaptive

Planning and organising

Education

Cert III Australian-recognised Commercial Cookery

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Ventia, in partnership with the Australian Defence Force, is seeking multiple Commis Chefs for the Puckapunyal Military Area in Victoria. You will assist the Head Chefs and kitchen team to prepare meals for regular, field and in-flight rations, while keeping the kitchen running safely, clean and compliant with hygiene standards.

Based in the Puckapunyal Military Area, you’ll help cook and present meals to Ventia’s high standards, supervise Kitchen Hands, maintain records, and support a