Production Cook

Chorus; City Of Melville; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chorus Kitchen is seeking a dedicated Production Cook in a full-time position based in Palmyra, WA, with an eventual move to Stake Hill in 2027. Hours are 6am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, with a commitment to nutritious meals delivered by volunteers to seniors and people living with disability.

You will follow recipes, dietary requirements and HACCP standards while maintaining quality and efficiency in a busy commercial kitchen.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen or large-scale food production environment.
• Sound understanding of food safety principles, including HACCP procedures.
• A genuine passion for cooking and pride in preparing high‑quality meals.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a busy production environment.
• Good organisational skills and ability to follow recipes and schedules.
• Practical, flexible and solutions-focused in daily kitchen operations.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily meal preparation and large-scale production with quality focus.
• Follow production schedules and workflows to meet timeframes.
• Follow approved recipes, portion sizes and dietary requirements.
• Monitor stock levels, ingredient availability and minimise waste via rotation.
• Complete daily kitchen opening and closing duties, including cleaning and sanitising areas.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to maintain an organised, efficient environment.
• Follow HACCP procedures and maintain food safety documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen, equipment and workspaces.
• Comply with food safety legislation and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Identify and report food safety risks or equipment issues.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Ability to follow recipes

Attention to detail

Production scheduling

Communication

Flexible/solutions-focused

NDIS screening willingness

Education

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)

Job description

Full-time Permanent 3-5 Years

Posted 15 Oct 2026

Description

Location: Chorus Kitchen – Initially based at Palmyra but moving to Stake Hill in 2027

Hours: Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm (subject to change when we move to the new location)

Position Summary:

We are looking for a passionate Production Cook who takes pride in the food they produce and understands the difference that a well-prepared, flavoursome meal can make to someone’s health and wellbeing. Our meals are delivered by dedicated volunteers to seniors and people living with disability, helping them maintain their independence and enjoy nutritious meals in their own homes. Working in a busy commercial kitchen, you will play an important role in producing high-quality meals that nourish our customers and bring enjoyment to their day. You will follow recipes, dietary requirements and food safety standards while maintaining consistency and efficiency, bringing a positive attitude, a strong team spirit and a commitment to treating every meal with the same care and attention you would give to cooking for your own family.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in daily meal preparation and large-scale production, ensuring meals are prepared with care, consistency and attention to quality.
• Follow production schedules and workflows to ensure meals are prepared, cooked, cooled and packed within required timeframes.
• Follow approved recipes, portion sizes and dietary requirements to ensure meals meet established quality and nutritional standards.
• Monitor production volumes, ingredient availability and stock levels, applying stock rotation principles and minimising food waste.
• Complete daily kitchen opening and closing duties, including cleaning and sanitising equipment, work areas and food preparation spaces.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to maintain an organised, efficient and positive working environment.
• Follow HACCP procedures and maintain accurate food safety and production documentation.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate food handling, storage, cooking, cooling and temperature control practices.
• Ensure the kitchen, equipment and work areas are maintained to the required standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Comply with relevant food safety legislation, workplace health and safety requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
• Identify and report food safety risks, equipment issues or opportunities to improve kitchen practices.

Selection Criteria:

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent qualification. A genuine love of cooking, a commitment to quality and the right attitude are equally valued.
• Demonstrated experience working in a commercial kitchen or large-scale food production environment.
• Sound understanding of food safety principles, including HACCP procedures and safe food handling practices.
• A genuine passion for cooking and pride in preparing tasty, nutritious, high-quality meals, recognising the importance of every meal to the people who receive it.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a busy production environment.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to follow recipes, procedures and production schedules.
• A practical, flexible and solutions-focused approach to daily kitchen operations.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one.

Company Overview

We work with communities and alongside people to support them to live the life they choose, with a particular focus on seniors and people living with disability and mental illness. Ultimately, we exist so local communities can thrive.