Sous Chef - Night Shift

My Muscle Chef Pty Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on site $1

Employee discounts

Free parking

Career development

Team culture

Rewards & recognition

Job summary

My Muscle Chef Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking a proactive Night Shift Sous Chef to lead cooked operations at the Yennora factory, Sunday to Thursday 10:15pm–6:21am. You will supervise and train kitchen staff and ensure production standards.

The role requires 3–5 years as a sous chef, Cert III in Commercial Cookery, and strong organisational skills. You will help control budgets, develop training, and maintain a collaborative team culture with on-site meals and parking benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years industry experience as a sous chef
• Cert III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Able to work unsupervised and as part of a team
• Efficient, respectful team player with good problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Hands on supervision and cooking of the food operations on a day-to-day basis and in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance
• Assist in the development of the Annual Business Plan and Financial Budget, use this as a guide to controlling expenditure during the financial year
• Establish on-going On Job Training Programs within the department to meet Brand and production Standards
• Openly communicate with staff ensuring regular briefings occur and all relevant information is passed on

Skills

Sous chef experience

Organisational skills

Self-starter

Team player

Problem solving

Resourceful

Education

Cert III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

My Muscle Chef (MYMC) is Australia's premium fresh ready-made meal and functional food and beverage company. Based in Sydney NSW, we are growing quickly to extend our position as the online direct to consumer and retail industry leader in an industry that is experiencing explosive growth.

Since 2013, we have experienced continuous growth & hold enormous ambition to remain an industry leader. We are seeking high energy individuals to join our entrepreneurial team and culture to help us unlock our next phase of hyper growth.

MYMC Values:

We pride ourselves on a set of values that tangibly guide our behaviours and decisions, so we can grow the business and enjoy a world-class working experience.

• Find a Better Way.
• Walk in our Customers' Shoes. Everyday.
• Challenge Ideas and Champion Solutions.
• Integrity is Stronger than Muscle.
• Enjoy the Journey!

About the role:

Night Shift: Sunday to Thursday from 10:15pm - 6:21am at our Yennora factory.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Hands on supervision and cooking of the food operations on a day-to-day basis and in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef.
• Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff’s performance
• Assist in the development of the Annual Business Plan and Financial Budget, use this as a guide to controlling expenditure during the financial year.
• Establish on-going On Job Training Programs within the department to meet Brand and production Standards.
• Openly communicate with staff ensuring regular briefings occur and all relevant information is passed on.

Skills & Experience:

• 3-5 years industry experience as a sous chef
• Cert III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
• Possess organisation and planning skills
• Works as an unsupervised self-starter
• Efficient team player who shows respect to co-workers and managers
• Advanced problem-solving skills and ability to be resourceful

What we offer you:

• $1 Meals On-Site: Enjoy MYMC meals for just $1 during your shift.
• Generous Employee Discounts: Take advantage of exclusive staff discounts on MYMC and Chefgood products.
• Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy convenient and hassle-free parking when coming to work.
• Career Growth & Development: Build your culinary career with ongoing training, leadership development and opportunities to progress within our growing Kitchen team.
• Supportive & Collaborative Team Culture: Work alongside passionate culinary professionals in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Reward & Recognition Programs: Be recognised and rewarded for your hard work, dedication and contributions to the team's success.

Next Steps:

If you are successfully shortlisted for the role then you will be contacted for a phone screen before potentially progressing through to a 2 round interview process.