Apply now Job no:549245
Work type:Full-time
Location:Geelong - City
Categories:Hospitality
- Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus
- Full-time and Fixed-Term for 2 years
- HEW 5 $77,114 - $86,490 + 17% Superannuation
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
The Hospitality Chef, Waterfront Pantry supports the Manager, Corporate Catering and Head Chef in the operations of the Geelong Waterfront Pantry by contributing to all culinary activities, including menu development, estimating food consumption, food requisition and preparation, quality consistency, presentation techniques and quality standards.
Reporting to the Head Chef, Waterfront Pantry will:
- Generate new ideas and share those ideas with others in the work area to improve process and practice
- Assist Head Chef in sourcing quality suppliers.
- Review client feedback to continuously develop and prepare creative and nutritious menus.
- Maintain regular maintenance, cleaning, sanitation, safety and operation of all kitchen equipment. and associated areas.
- Promote and provide a safe working environment for staff to ensure compliance with the requirements of all relevant Occupational Health and Safety, Occupational Hygiene, food handling and personal safety standards.
- Contribute to the management of food preparation costs & waste to ensure continual improvement.
- Assume responsibility for the effective running of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef including supervising the Hospitality Cook and Casuals to ensure effective outcomes
- Be responsible for stock management, ordering supplies and budget control under the direction of the Head Chef
- Deliver effective and efficient outcomes and outputs against team and operational work plans
To be successful, you’ll have:
- Completion of a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or completion of a relevant Degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or
- Completion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Experience in managing catering inventory and budgets
- Experience in a similar position
Special Requirements:
- Regular work outside business hours is required (e.g., the work pattern includes hours outside business hours)
- This position is a flexible ordinary hours span position which offers additional loadings to salary as per clause 43.3 of Deakin’s Enterprise Agreement
- Working with Children Check (refer to Recruitment Procedure)
- Current Certificate in food handling
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Khrissy Visscher, Manager, Corporate Catering via [email protected]
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD - Hospitality Chef Waterfront Pantry HEW 5 549245.pdf
Applications for this position close on Sunday 24 March 2024.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
Advertised:08 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:24 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time