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!

Bring your passion for food and quality and utilise your skills embracing a unique environment as a Head Chef at the Australian Defence College (Canberra). Join the team in this full time position and receive full training and support while working with a dynamic and fun team.

The Position:

• $73,150 - $85,000
• 2 Kirkpatrick Street, Weston ACT, 2611
• Hands on role for a very organised Head Chef, collaborating with your team to deliver a premium experience across daily mess meals and events
• Maintain all catering and stock controls, OH&S compliance, and HACCP with a strong focus on waste reduction.
• Forecasting food requirements, ordering and stock control
• 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
• 3+ years displayed experience as a head chef in similar venues.
• Comfortable with people management, training and developing.
• 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:

• 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
• Parking on site, uniforms supplied and meals while on duty

Candidates will be required to undertake an Australian national police check. This will be paid for by the Company.