Experienced Chef/Cook — Flexible Hours & Onsite Catering

Spitting Image Catering; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site car parking

Complimentary meals & drinks

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Spitting Image Catering in Blackburn North, VIC is seeking a motivated Chef/Cook for high-volume food production and on-site catering. The role offers casual or part-time hours (10–20 per week, more in December) with shifts including days, nights, and weekends.

You will prep food in the kitchen and drive to on-site events in Metro Melbourne with a catering assistant. The ideal candidate has significant kitchen experience, excellent time management, and strong knife skills, with flexibility for

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef/Cook in a commercial catering or hospitality setting.
• Excellent time management and ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Flexibility to work Saturdays and some evenings.
• Proven kitchen experience with references.
• Excellent communication with customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Food prep at the Blackburn North kitchen, including salads and bulk cooking.
• On-site catering at events in Metro Melbourne with a catering assistant.
• Support knife skills and general prep for high-volume production.

Skills

Experience as Chef/Cook

Time management

Multitasking

Flexibility to work Saturdays/evenings

Excellent communication

Job description

We are seeking an experienced & motivated Chef/Cook to join our team at Spitting Image Catering in Blackburn North, Victoria.

This is a well paid casual OR part ime postion for anywhere between 10 - 20 hours per week - more in December

We are offering variable hours per week , with the option of days or nights & weekends. The shifts are generally minimum 5 hours and can be longer if preferred .

We need a Chef/Cook with experience in high volume food production and on site catering.

You need to hit the ground running for our busiest period of the year .

Your role will be focused on for 2 key areas : -

Food prep at our kitchen in Blackburn North - making salads, cooking pasta, rice, noodles and general bulk prep withing alongside our current team of kitchen legends .

On site catering - driving an auto van from our kitchen to on site events in Metro Melbourne with a catering assistant. We specialize in on site BBQ catering and on site roast meat carvery buffet - great knife skills are essential !

What we're looking for

Significant experience & maturity as a Chef/Cook in a commercial catering or hospitality environmen

Excellent time management and multitasking abilities to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen

Flexibility to work Saturdays and some evenings as requested

Proven experience in kitchens with references

Excellent communication with customers and staff.

What we offer

At Spitting Image Catering, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees.

You will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities working alongside our expert hospitality professionals.

We provide on site car parking, complimentary meals & drinks.

About us

Spitting Image Catering is a leading catering company established over 35 years ago & still under the same ownership.

We are a no fuss, get the job done business.

If you are keen, reliable and have the right skillset & experience Chef/Cook please apply now !

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