Production Chef

Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre; Geelong; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre in Geelong is seeking passionate Casual Production Chefs to join a busy kitchen team. You’ll craft high-quality dishes, manage volume, and thrive in a team environment that values collaboration and culture.

This role supports multiple services and events while maintaining fast, accurate food production and great guest experiences. We’re looking for hands-on professionals with a strong work ethic, able to keep pace under pressure, and committed to

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery is required.
• Ability to produce high-volume meals to a high standard.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen or events setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce world class meals tailored to guest needs.
• Drive quality, consistency, taste and presentation in your section.
• Support kitchen operations across events and service periods.
• Contribute to a culture of respect, teamwork, accountability and continuous learning.
• Assist sections to deliver the Nyaal Banyul customer experience to exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements.
• Assist with food production and support team members as needed.

Skills

High energy

Hands-on

Team player

Pressure tolerance

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre – Geelong VIC

Nyaal Banyul is about connection—connecting people with place, ideas with purpose, and the past with the future. We're seeking passionate individuals eager to contribute to a community-driven vision. Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and cultural respect, and help us create something truly special.

About the role:

At Nyaal Banyul, food is at the heart of every guest experience. We're looking for passionate Casual Production Chefs who take pride in their craft, thrive in a team environment, and enjoy creating food that leaves a lasting impression.

Working across a variety of services and events, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality dishes while helping maintain a smooth, efficient, and well‑organised kitchen.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Preparing and producing world class meals, tailored to the unique needs and preferences of our guests to consistently meet Nyaal Banyul's standards.
• Drive quality, consistency, taste and presentation of food produced within the section
• Supporting kitchen operations across a range of functions, events, and service periods.
• Participate in a culture of respect, teamwork, accountability and continuous learning.
• Assist that your sections delivers the Nyaal Banyul customer experience standards and consistently exceed guest expectations.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
• Following all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP requirements.
• Food production activities and supporting team members when required.

About you: You’re a hands‑on, high‑energy Chef who loves good food, thrives in a busy kitchen and takes pride in getting the job done. You bring a strong work ethic, a can‑do attitude and the ability to keep things moving when the pressure is on.

You’ll bring:

• Trade qualifications in Commercial Cookery or a related culinary discipline.
• Strong production skills, with the ability to work efficiently and deliver consistent, high‑quality food at volume.
• A proactive approach, great work ethic and the energy to get stuck in and lead by example.
• Solid organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• A team‑first attitude and the willingness to support your colleagues wherever needed.
• A genuine commitment to food quality, presentation, consistency and food safety.
• Flexibility to work across a variety of shifts, menus and event styles.
• Experience in high‑volume catering, hotels, premium restaurants or large‑scale food production will be highly regarded.

Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and cultural respect, and help us create something truly special.

Why work with us?

As part of our culinary Team, you’ll step into a dynamic, hands‑on role where no two days look the same, and helping shape how the venue comes to life for guests. With flexible working conditions, a collaborative team culture, Nyaal Banyul is a place where your energy, ideas, and passion can genuinely help shape the experience we create.

Applications close on: Thursday 5 November 2026

Acknowledgement of Country

As operators of Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre, we Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Djilang (Geelong), the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay respects to their Elders past and present, and thank them for gifting the venue its name, returning language to Country. Meaning ‘open your eyes to the hills’, once open, Nyaal Banyul encourages visitors to the centre to look deeply and appreciate the landscapes and history of Wadawurrung Country.