Chef

Compass Group; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service is seeking a full-time Chef based in Point Wolstoncroft near Newcastle. The role involves overseeing meal preparation and catering for large groups while ensuring dietary requirements and food safety standards are met. A Cert III in Commercial Cookery is essential, along with experience in high-volume cooking. The position offers benefits like on-site parking, uniforms, and access to retail discounts, fostering a supportive team culture focused on safety and development.

Benefits

On-site parking

Uniforms provided

Access to retail discounts

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Cert III in Commercial Cookery is essential.
• Proven experience in bulk or high-volume cooking environments.
• Must be able to hold a current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and presentation of meals to a high standard.
• Cater for large groups and ensure meals meet dietary requirements.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Allergen management

Bulk cooking

Food safety standards

Education

Cert III in Commercial Cookery

Food Safety Supervisor certification

Job description

Chef

$35 per hour plus superannuation

• Full Time position
• Based in Point Wolstoncroft near Newcastle
• Parking and uniforms provided

At Eurest weve always understood the power of food to refuel and refresh to engage activate and motivate. Were using that power to help workers across Australia live healthier happier and more productive lives with a new approach to workplace catering. From what we cook to the way we communicate the menus and moods its all designed to have a positive impact on people.

THE POSITION :

• Oversee and assist in the preparation bulk cooking and presentation of meals to a consistently high standard across a variety of group settings
• Cater for large school groups corporate functions and general day-to-day guests
• Ensure meals meet dietary requirements and allergen controls especially when catering for children
• Maintain high standards of hygiene food safety and presentation in line with HACCP and internal guidelines
• Monitor food costs through effective portion control waste minimisation and stock management
• Support the ongoing development of healthy menu options and nutritional awareness

THE PERSON :

• Cert III in Commercial Cookery (essential)
• Food Safety Supervisor certification (highly regarded)
• Proven experience in bulk or high-volume cooking environments
• Strong understanding of allergen management and dietary needs particularly in settings involving children
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with both junior and senior kitchen staff
• Passionate about fresh café-style food with an eye for quality and presentation
• Sound knowledge of food safety standards OH&S practices and kitchen compliance requirements
• Must be able to obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check

THE BENEFITS :

• On-site parking
• Uniforms provided
• Access to over 100 retail discounts
• Opportunities for career progression internal transfers and training programs
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and development

Register your expression of interest today and be part of the next chapter with Compass Group Australia!

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Our peoples unique backgrounds experience and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples people of all backgrounds ages sexual orientation gender expressions gender identity and people with disability.