Chef

Austcorp · Melbourne VIC 3004 · Full time
Posted 10d ago

Chef

Austcorp
~$65k - $80k(Estimated)
$65K-$80K + Penalties
Austcorp Logo
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Assist the Head Chef in preparing and delivering quality meals for Defence catering services.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
  • Maintain a clean and organised kitchen for efficient food production.

Job description

Full Job Description

We are seeking a Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality catering services to Defence staff. The role involves preparing and presenting meals for daily dining operations, field exercises and in-flight catering requirements.

 
Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Head Chef in the preparation and delivery of quality meals across a range of Defence catering services.
  • Ensure all food is prepared and presented in accordance with established recipes, quality standards and service requirements.
  • Follow all food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures, maintaining accurate compliance documentation.
  • Operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Support catering operations for field exercises, special events and large-volume meal services as required.
  • Maintain a clean, organised and well-stocked kitchen to ensure efficient food production and service.

Skills and Attributes 

  • HACCP Level 2 certification
  • Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (Australian recognised)
  • 3+ years’ experience in kitchen management, leadership, and food safety across large scale food service i.e.) Defence / Mining / Hospitals / Universities (minimum 600 meals per day)
  • Australian Citizen
  • Able to pass a pre-employment medical
  • Hold or be able to obtain Baseline Defence Clearance

For further information, please contact members of our Defence Technical Services team running this role on T: (08) 6316 3200 or defence@austcorpexecutive.com.au

  • Stuart McKenzie, APAC Sector Lead or
  • Andréa Cartagena, APAC Resourcer
Stay Safe While Job Hunting

We vet all employer accounts and do our best to keep job ads safe, but scams can still occur. Be cautious when sharing personal information — never provide financial details or make payments during the application process. For extra security, use the Apply button on our site when proceeding.

Skills

0 of 13 matched
Australian citizenshipCertificate iii in commercial cookeryCertificate iv in commercial cookeryDefence clearanceFood preparationFood presentationFood safetyHaccp level 2 certificationKitchen equipment operation and maintenanceKitchen managementLarge-scale food service operationsPre-employment medical clearanceWorkplace health and safety procedures

AustCorp

AustCorp Logo
Chef | Austcorp | The Shout