Cook

Ventia; Sale; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventia is seeking multiple Cooks to perform hospitality and kitchen duties in the Mess and Bar areas at East Sale Defence Base. The roles include on-the-job training, job security, and flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities cover HACCP-based food safety management, preparation and delivery of meals, operation of large-volume cooking equipment, stock control, and staff training onVentia procedures, including Kosher and Halal considerations.

Qualifications

• Australian recognised Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery qualification.
• Valid Australian Driving Licence and own transport.
• Solid understanding of contract management, quality management systems and continuous improvement principles.
• Sound knowledge of Food Safety Standards, relevant legislation and statutory obligations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and organisation skills and ability to work in a team.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preventive management of food safety hazards through HACCP controls.
• Oversee preparation and delivery of meals from production facilities with consultation with the Food and Beverage Coordinator and Mess Committee.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, and barbeques.
• Manage stock including ordering, rotation, labeling and dates, storage, wastage controls, and stock takes.
• Train all food production personnel in Ventia’s procedures, including religious meal service (Kosher and Halal).
• Build strong relationships with performance and compliance teams to ensure HSE, Food Safety and HACCP, and contract compliance.
• Ensure kitchen areas are clean, sanitised, well-maintained and presentable.
• Check, record and sign off on shift cleaning schedules and incoming goods documentation.

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Ventia is currently seeking multiple Cooks to perform hospitality & kitchen duties in the Mess and Bar areas. Ventia currently have vacancies within our Defence Base Services contract at East Sale Defence Base.

We are pleased to offer roles that include job security/ Flexible working arrangements and full on the job training.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preventive management of food safety hazards through the systematic application of HACCP controls.
• Manage the overall preparation and delivery of meal services from production facilities, ensuring regular consultation with the Food and Beverage Coordinator and Mess Committee regarding expectations and performance.
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, and barbeques.
• Overall stock management, including ordering of supplies, stock rotation, application of labels and dates, correct storage and handling, develop inventory control measures, ensure correct wastage practices, and coordinate stock takes.
• Train all food production personnel in Ventia’s procedures and methods relating to food preparation and presentation, including those specific to religious meal service, such as Kosher and Halal.
• Build strong working relationships with performance and compliance team, ensuring efficient management of Health, Safety and the Environment (HSE), Food Safety and HACCP, and Contract compliance
• Ensure all areas of the kitchen are clean, sanitised, well-maintained and presentable.
• Check, record and sign off on all shift cleaning schedules, and documentation relating to incoming goods, food holding units and temperature probes.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Australian recognised Certificate 3 Commercial Cookery qualification
• A valid Australian Driving Licence & own transport
• Solid understanding of contract management, quality management systems and continuous improvement principles.
• Sound knowledge of Food Safety Standards, relevant legislation and statutory obligations.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to high standards of customer service.
• Strong planning and organisation skills and proven experience in collaborative and consultative processes at a professional level.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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