Demi Chef - Night Shift

My Muscle Chef Pty Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site meals

Free parking

EAP & on-site physio

Product discounts

Career progression

Job summary

My Muscle Chef Pty Ltd. in Sydney is seeking a Demi Chef for the night shift (Sunday to Thursday) from 10:15pm to 6:21am. You will support daily kitchen operations, work with senior chefs, and help maintain high food quality and safety in a fast-paced production environment.

The role involves training new team members, ensuring compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMP, and CCP documentation, and contributing to continuous process improvements. On-site meals and other benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced commercial or food production kitchen.
• Knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMP and food safety principles.
• Understanding CCP monitoring and documentation requirements.
• Experience in large-scale food manufacturing (desirable).
• Experience training, mentoring or buddying new team members (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations, work with CDP/Sous/Head Chef to meet production targets.
• Check product appearance, texture, consistency, taste and quality vs recipes.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and identification of products; report safety/quality concerns.
• Train new employees in kitchen processes, equipment and GMP requirements.
• Monitor kitchen cleaning procedures; keep areas hygienic.
• Assist with cooking trials and process improvements.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

HACCP SQF GMP knowledge

CCP monitoring & documentation

Large-scale food production experience

Training/Mentoring team members

Job description

My Muscle Chef (MYMC) is Australia’s premium fresh ready-made meal and functional food and beverage company. Based in Sydney NSW, we are growing quickly to extend our position as the online direct to consumer and retail industry leader in an industry that is experiencing explosive growth.

Since 2013, we have experienced continuous growth & hold enormous ambition to remain an industry leader. We are seeking high energy individuals to join our entrepreneurial team and culture to help us unlock our next phase of hyper growth.

MYMC Values:

• Find a Better Way.
• Walk in our Customers' Shoes. Everyday.
• Challenge Ideas and Champion Solutions.
• Integrity is Stronger than Muscle.
• Enjoy the Journey!

We pride ourselves on a set of values that tangibly guide our behaviours and decisions, so we can grow the business and enjoy a world-class working experience.

About the role:

MYMC are looking to hire a full-time permanent Demi Chef for the Night Shift, from Sunday to Thursday, starting at 10:15pm till 6:21am.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality meals in a fast-paced, high-volume food production environment. Working alongside our experienced Chef de Partie, Sous Chef and Head Chef, you’ll support daily kitchen operations, drive food quality and safety standards, and contribute to efficient production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work under the guidance and direction of the CDP and Sous Chef, assisting with food preparation, cooking and production activities to support the achievement of daily production targets.
• Check product appearance, texture, consistency, taste and overall quality to ensure cooked products meet approved recipe and sensory specifications.
• Ensure products are handled, stored and identified correctly throughout the production process, and immediately report any food safety or product concerns to the appropriate person.
• Train new employees in relevant kitchen processes, procedures, equipment and GMP requirements until they can demonstrate competency.
• Monitor the execution of kitchen cleaning procedures, ensuring equipment, utensils, work areas and production areas are kept clean and hygienic.
• Participate in cooking trials and process improvement activities, including testing new recipes and production processes.

What you'll bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced commercial or food production kitchen environment.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMP and food safety principles.
• Sound understanding of CCP monitoring and documentation requirements.
• Previous experience in a large-scale food manufacturing or production environment. (Desirable)
• Experience training, mentoring or buddying new team members. (Desirable)

What we offer you:

• Grow your culinary career: Build your skills with genuine development and progression opportunities across the MYMC Kitchen team.
• Eat well for less: Enjoy $1 MYMC meals on-site every day you work.
• Generous product discounts: Receive 30% off MYMC and Chefgood online orders.
• Easy commute: Free parking surrounding our Yennora site, with public transport options nearby.
• Support when you need it: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and on-site physio services.
• Be part of a great kitchen culture: Join a supportive, fast-paced team where people work together and take pride in what they produce.

Next Steps:

If you are successfully shortlisted then you will be contacted for a phone screen before potentially progressing through to a 2 stage interview process.