Description:
Chef at Sydney Zoo!
Sydney Zoo is a new, large metropolitan Zoo in Western Sydney. Sydney Zoo showcases a broad range of native and exotic animals using modern technology and advanced exhibit design with a strong focus on animal welfare and conservation, educating our visitors about animals and their habitats. Environmental and social awareness also plays a vital role in our messaging, focusing on indigenous culture and human influence on the environment.
The Positions
This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of an exciting team at Sydney Zoo in the role of Chef, utilising your skills in an area that you are genuinely passionate about. This role will commence as soon as possible.
The Chef will be responsible for assisting Sous Chefs and our Head Chef with food preparation and cooking required across all outlets at Sydney Zoo, including functions and events.
This position is a casual role. Sydney Zoo is open 365 days per year and some weekend and public holiday work will be required.
General Requirements, Skills, Knowledge, and Relevant Experience
- Demonstrated organisational skills.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to take and apply instructions.
- Proven experience in a high volume multi-outlet operation.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Strong ability to prioritise completing tasks.
- Knowledge of and commitment to Workplace Health & Safety, Equal Employment Opportunities, HACCP principles, including compliance with Awards and other workplace legislation.
- Act and ensure kitchen staff act with appropriate caution in a high-risk area including working with knives and hot surfaces.
- Demonstrate ability to assist and give direction to all staff.
- Certificate III in commercial cookery or equivalent.
- Have minimal three years’ experience as a qualified chef.
- Flexibility to work across a 7 day roster including public holidays.
Why should you join the Zoo Crew?
By joining the exciting Sydney Zoo Crew, you will not only be in close proximity to some of the most incredible animals native to Australia and across the world, but you will also join an amazing team of dedicated people! Our team are passionate, devoted, and heavily inspired by Sydney Zoo’s values and mission to deliver a world-class visitor experience that encourages the community to make a difference, and all with a smile!
We are very proud of our diverse team of staff that represent all the different backgrounds and cultures that call Western Sydney ‘home.’ We love the individuality across our team of people as much as we love the collection of animals we so proudly care for. Whether you are looking for your first job, wanting to jump back into the workforce, or simply need a stimulating change to shake up your career, we encourage you to take the next step and join in our vision to make a difference.
Sydney Zoo is committed to providing a positive workplace and fostering employee engagement and wellbeing. We know how important it is to recognise and thank our staff for making Sydney Zoo great and we do this by providing our team with many benefits including:
- free annual flu vaccinations;
- workplace massages;
- monthly staff BBQs;
- training opportunities;
- monthly recognition awards and;
- fulfilling fundraising events, just to name a few!
If you would like to become part of an amazing team that does all of this and so much more, then look no further… Sydney Zoo is for you!
Applications
Please apply directly via the Sydney Zoo Website Careers Page https://sydneyzoo.com/about/careers.
Applicants will be required to provide a current resume and a covering letter outlining their ability to meet the above selection requirements. Applications close 9am Wednesday, 23rd April 2025.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all Sydney Zoo positions.
Sydney Zoo is a fully COVID-19 vaccinated workplace. We will require proof of your vaccination status prior to commencement. Please contact us for general enquiries, including if you have any queries regarding our policy or to obtain a copy of the Sydney Zoo Vaccination policy.
You can contact us by email careers@sydneyzoo.com or by phone to 1800 843 966.
Sydney Zoo is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.