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Sous Chef

  • 721976
  • Kew, VIC, Australia, 3101
  • Full Time
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Sous Chef

$75,000 + 12% super

  • Enjoy having the school holidays off to spend with those who matter most to you
  • Full-time Monday to Friday role with the occasional weekend work for functions and events
  • Be part of a supportive team and work close to home in Kew

Chartwells are specialists in providing catering and hospitality services in education. Our goal is to provide engaging and nutritious dining solutions tailored to support academic achievement at the highest levels.

The Position

  • Oversee a structure 4-Week rotational menu
  • Create exciting menus that appeal to multi-demographic students with fresh produce and student friendly meals.
  • Oversee the daily kitchen operations, including the larder sections, function prep and boarding.
  • Assist in the planning and preparation of food production across functions and in house menu-based catering
  • Actively maintain a high standard of food safety, allergen awareness, and OHS
  • Contribute to the development of menu ideas using local fresh ingredients
  • Assist in the mentoring of the kitchen team
  • Monitor and order stock and minimise food wastage

THE PERSON

  • Must have proven experience as a sous chef leading and mentoring other cooks/chefs in the kitchen
  • Minimum Cert. III Commercial Cookery
  • Must have or be able to obtain Working with Children Check
  • Experience with cooking healthy and nutritious food in bulk quantities
  • Strong understanding of allergen management and food safety
  • Experience in menu development and costing
  • A passion for delivering fresh and flavorsome food. 
  • Flexibility as there may be requirements for early starts and late finishes for functions.

THE BENEFITS

  • Multiple salary packaging options to make your dollar go further
  • Access to 100+ retail discounts
  • Opportunity to learn new skills and progress your career within Compass Group
  • Work within term time & enjoy a positive work life balance 

Apply now, or contact careers@compass-group.com.au or 1300TALENT for more information

 

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