With a new contract commencing in early 2025, we currently have a full time and part time role available for Head Chefs to join the Spotless team. Spotless, as a subcontractor to Secure Journeys, will be responsible for preparing and serving culturally diverse, nutritious meals contributing to the overall health and well-being of those in the centres.
What you’ll do
The role has a broad remit, with key responsibilities outlined below:
Menu design and procurement of goods
Allergen and dietary responsibility
Day to day management of chefs and front of house teams
Assemble, prepare, and produce food requirements as directed by the Catering Manager. This includes food safety, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, managing stock control, and adhering to all kitchen policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with the HACCP Food Safety Plan, monitoring food safety standards and practices, maintaining hygiene in food preparation areas, and completing all Food Safety Documentation accurately and timely.
Monitor and enforce food storage standards, ensuring proper handling and rotation of stock using First In, First Out (FIFO) principles, and maintaining appropriate holding temperatures for perishable items.
Ensure compliance with our Standards of Business Conduct and contribute to a culture of safety and quality improvement.
What you’ll bring
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Knowledge of menu and nutritional standards
Full understanding of HACCP Food Safety guidelines
Exemplary cooking skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
More than anything, you’ll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for Spotless and our client.
Why work for us?
Working for us means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You’ll also find a range of benefits available such as:
Above Award Pay Rates
Training and development to support your career.
Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business.
A range of discounts and benefits available.
An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.
Please note: An Australian Federal Police Check and medical assessment is a part of the selection process for this role.
As an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
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