Food Production Chef

Labour Connect; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Labour Connect is assisting a well-established Australian food manufacturing business in Western Sydney with a full-time opportunity for a Food Production Chef in Riverstone. You will prepare and produce a wide range of high-quality products in line with recipes and standards, supporting customer satisfaction and operational goals.

Key responsibilities include producing bulk sauces and meals, adhering to recipes, and upholding strict food safety and HACCP practices.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking and dedicated.
• Willing to start early mornings (4am) and work 8–10-hour shifts.
• Proven experience as Cook or Chef, especially in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of bulk food production preferred.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities, capable of handling multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of food safety and HACCP.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and handle pressure.
• Formal culinary training and relevant certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce sauces, soups, curries and mixes using kettles in bulk volumes.
• Ensure consistency and adherence to recipes and production guidelines. Collaborate with the production team to meet daily targets and maintain an efficient production flow.
• Uphold strict food safety and hygiene practices to ensure the highest quality and safety standards.
• Participate in recipe development and process improvement efforts.
• Assist in training and mentoring new kitchen staff to foster a skilled and motivated team.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, promoting a culture of cleanliness and professionalism.

Skills

Reliable

Hardworking

Attention to detail

Good maths

Food safety awareness

Education

Culinary training (preferred)

Job description

THE COMPANY

Our client is a well-established Australian food manufacturing business specialising in chilled and frozen prepared food solutions.

The business operates from a modern production facility in Western Sydney, supplying high-quality food products to a wide range of customers.

With a strong focus on quality, food safety and operational efficiency, the company is committed to delivering consistently high standards across its production operations.

Due to continued growth, the business is looking for skilled Food Production Cooks/Chefs to join its growing, hands‑on team and contribute to its ongoing success.

THE ROLE

Do you have a passion for creating delicious, high-quality food? Are you looking to join an innovative and growing food manufacturing business? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you.

We are currently seeking a Food Production Chef for a full-time position in RIverstone to join our clients production team.

In this role, you will play an important part in preparing and producing a wide range of quality food products in line with established recipes, procedures and standards. Your skills, attention to detail and commitment to quality will contribute directly to customer satisfaction and the continued success of the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce sauces, soups, curries and mixes using kettles in bulk volumes


• Ensure consistency and adherence to recipes and production guidelines. Collaborate with the production team to meet daily targets and maintain an efficient production flow.


• Uphold strict food safety and hygiene practices to ensure the highest quality and safety standards


• Participate in recipe development and process improvement e orts


• Assist in training and mentoring new kitchen staff to foster a skilled and motivated team.


• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, promoting a culture of cleanliness and professionalism

THE ESSENTIALS

• Reliable, hardworking and dedicated


• Willing to start early mornings (4am) and work 8–10-hour shifts


• Switched on, intelligent and good with basic maths


• Proven experience as Cook or Chef, especially in a food manufacturing environment


• Knowledge of bulk food production preferred


• Excellent organisational and time management abilities, capable of handling multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously


• Excellent attention to detail


• Good understanding of food safety and HACCP


• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and handle pressure


• Formal culinary training and relevant certifications are preferred