Full-Time Production Chef: High-Volume Kitchen Leader

SP Events; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

SP Events, in partnership with the Scott Pickett Group, is seeking experienced Production Chefs to join our Northcote kitchen in Melbourne. This full-time role supports venues with production needs and executes off-site events, contributing to a high-standard, fast-paced culinary team.

You will prepare, cook and plate dishes to recipes, maintain food safety standards and collaborate with senior chefs to refine production items while managing workload during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Chef or similar senior kitchen role within a fine dining, upscale casual or high-volume kitchen environment.
• Advanced culinary skills with proficiency in a range of cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and health regulations, with relevant certifications such as Food Handling or equivalent.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and work efficiently during peak service periods.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team whilst maintaining high standards of independence and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and plating dishes according to established recipes, menu specifications and culinary standards
• Managing food preparation for a variety of restaurants
• Collaborating with the head Chef and kitchen team to develop and refine production items and cooking techniques and look at ways of improving efficiency
• Maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards in compliance with all relevant regulations and best practices
• Monitoring inventory levels, stock rotation and utilisation of ingredients to minimise waste
• Foster a positive and collaborative kitchen culture
• Contributing to the smooth running of the production kitchen by working efficiently under pressure and adapting to changing demands and meeting deadlines
• Be able to adapt to different requirements and needs of varying

Skills

Production kitchen

Chef leadership

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Job description

SP Events, in partnership with the Scott Pickett Group, is seeking experienced Production Chefs to join our Northcote kitchen in Melbourne. This full-time role supports venues with production needs and executes off-site events, contributing to a high-standard, fast-paced culinary team.

You will prepare, cook and plate dishes to recipes, maintain food safety standards and collaborate with senior chefs to refine production items while managing workload during peak periods.