ESS Defence delivers the best hospitality and catering services to our Defence personnel. We are committed to providing nutritional and delicious meals to our customers, whether it is in dining halls or out on the field. The work that we do is essential in keeping our Australian Defence Force healthy, comfortable, and living their best Defence Life!
Lead a dedicated and passionate team in a truly unique environment as a Head Chefat Victoria Barracks. Utilise your exceptional skills while driving exceptional service and a providing premium experience for high profile defence members.
The Position:
Very hands on role for a very organised Head Chef
Small dedicated team working together to produce high end functions and Mess meals to high profile defence members
Maintain all catering and stock controls, OH&S compliance, and HACCP with a strong focus on waste reduction.
Drive exceptional food safety and quality with a focus on allergen and dietary requirements
High level knowledge and experience of operational and financial performances of the defence business
The Person:
Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery
You must be highly organised with previous Head Chef roles on your Resumes in similar venues / sites
read to work side by side with your team to produce outstanding level of food across varied services - Canapes for 350, sit down dinners for up to 200, conferences for 100 plus
High level knowledge in HACCP, allergen management and food safety
Proven team leader with high level organisational skills who can work autonomously, with initiative and under pressure
Benefits:
Mainly Monday to Friday roster, with some Functions being held on weekends for which you are paid anything over and above normal rostered hours.
Competitive remuneration
Personal and site reward & recognition program – cash prizes
Access to a wide variety of training and support with a team that encourages and supports while you learn the ropes.
Looking to grow and develop your role? Compass focuses on progression and opportunities
Candidates will be required to undertake an Australian national police check. This will be paid for by the Company.
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