Zeehan - Chef

Compass Group Australia; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time permanent employment

Discounts at retail outlets

Training and development

Uniforms supplied

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Compass Group Australia is seeking an experienced Chef to prepare, cook and serve quality meals for residents at Zeehan Village, TAS. You’ll operate on a DIDO basis with 5 days on, 2 days off, driving in/out from Zeehan or nearby towns.

Responsibilities include buffet-style cooking, kitchen teamwork, and maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness. You must hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chef with Cert III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Experience in buffet style bulk cooking for Breakfast, Crib, Lunch, Dinner and Desserts.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare buffet style bulk cooking for Breakfast, Crib, Lunch, Dinner and Desserts.
• Work within a team of chefs and dining staff to deliver quality meals to residents.
• Adhere to safe work practices and safe food handling procedures.
• Ensure catering controls are in place and wastage is minimised.
• Offer guidance to kitchen team to ensure a great resident experience.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Buffet cooking

Food safety

Attention to detail

Time management

Team guidance

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

ESS provides multi-service capability to major companies and organisations operating in remote sites, gold mines and coal fields. We provide vital workplace support for people working in some of the most isolated terrains in the world, from oil rigs in the North Sea to gold mines in the Australian Outback.

The Position:

Our Chefs are employed to prepare, cook and serve quality food for our customers on our sites, catering for roughly 150- 200 residents. We currently have one very rare opportunity for an experienced Chef to join our team at Zeehan Village, TAS

• DIDO - Must live in Tasmania
• 5 days on 2 days off (Monday to Friday) - 10 hours per day
• Drive In Drive Out for locals of Zeehan, Queenstown, Strahan, Rosebery or surrounding areas

Responsibilities:

• Prepare buffet style bulk cooking for Breakfast and Crib lunch, or Dinner and Desserts
• You will work within a team of Chefs, kitchen utilities & dining room employees to deliver exceptional quality and service to the village residents
• Adhere to safe work practices and safe food handling procedures
• Ensure all catering controls are in place & wastage is kept to the minimum
• Offer guidance and support to the kitchen team where needed, to ensure a great experience for all customers
• Enhance workplace culture – display high levels of customer service, contribute ideas and be flexible to meet the needs of the business

The Person:

• You will be a qualified Chef with Cert III in Commercial Cookery or Equivalent
• Buffet style bulk cooking for Breakfast, Crib, Lunch, Dinner and Desserts
• You will have the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Attention to detail and great time management is a must
• Excellent knowledge of all kitchen procedures and operations
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and able to manage compliance
• Ensure all catering controls are in place & wastage is kept to the minimum
• Offer guidance and support to the kitchen team where needed, to ensure a great experience for all customers
• Enhance workplace culture – display high levels of customer service, contribute ideas and be flexible to meet the needs of the business
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, infection control and cleanliness in accordance with Compass standards.

The Benefits:

You will have the support, infrastructure, systems and processes you would expect from a global organisation. As an employer of choice, we recognise high performance and foster individual development. Additionally, our employees enjoy the following benefits:

• We offer discounts and benefits at hundreds of retail outlets.
• Multiple salary packaging options to help your dollar go further.
• Health and wellbeing employee benefits to help look after you.
• Recognition programs including service and safety awards, regular team events, site-based benefits, and company discounts.
• Ongoing training and development, and career growth opportunities
• Cost of medicals, training and uniforms covered by the company.
• Full Time permanent employment

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT or [e-mail]