Description:
id="job_description_1_0">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 Randwick Barracks (Sydney CBD). Join the team and receive full training and support while working with a dynamic and fun team.
The Position:
- Full-time position, Monday to Friday, with minimal weekends and nights.
- Hands-on role for an organised, proactive Head Chef, leading and collaborating with your team to deliver a premium experience across daily mess meals and events.
- Oversee all catering operations, stock control, OH&S compliance, and HACCP standards, with a strong focus on waste reduction.
- Manage forecasting, ordering, and stock control to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Drive exceptional food safety and quality standards, with careful attention to allergen management and dietary requirements.
- Strong operational and financial understanding of defence catering environments, ensuring performance targets are met.
The Person:
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Head Chef in similar venues.
- Confident in people management, with a focus on training and developing team members.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, allergen management, and food safety standards.
- Proven team leader with excellent organisational skills, able to work autonomously, show initiative, and perform well 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.
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