Lead Sous Chef & Production Team Leader

The Kitchen Food Company; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kitchen Food Company is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our Riverwood production team in South-West Sydney. You will manage a small to medium team, oversee cooking and chilling operations to meet the next day's production needs, and champion food safety and quality under HACCP guidelines.

This role offers a pathway to senior leadership in a structured food manufacturing environment. Prior manufacturing or large kitchen leadership is valued; candidates from restaurants, hotels, or

Qualifikationen

• Minimum three years' experience as a Sous Chef in a restaurant, hotel, catering operation or other food outlet.
• Sound practical knowledge of HACCP and food safety principles.
• An understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent personal presentation and hygiene standards.
• A genuine passion for food and quality.

Aufgaben

• Lead, motivate and support a team of food production operatives.
• Oversee daily cooking and chilling operations to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Ensure daily production targets and KPIs are achieved.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and product quality in accordance with HACCP requirements.
• Ensure equipment and production processes are operated safely and efficiently.
• Monitor workflow, minimise waste and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with the Production Manager and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Promote a positive team culture focused on accountability, safety, quality and performance.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team management

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Communication

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Hygiene standards

Ausbildung

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Kitchen Food Company is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our Riverwood production team in South-West Sydney. You will manage a small to medium team, oversee cooking and chilling operations to meet the next day's production needs, and champion food safety and quality under HACCP guidelines.

This role offers a pathway to senior leadership in a structured food manufacturing environment. Prior manufacturing or large kitchen leadership is valued; candidates from restaurants, hotels, or