Sous Chef

ESS delivers the best hospitality and catering services to many Government sites in Australia and around the world. Our leading edge catering systems mean that delivering a fantastic customer service experience is always our aim. We thrive on the challenge ….. and we get the job done safely!

• Monday to Friday Role with some weekend Function work
• Opportunities for further development and training

We currently have a vacancy for a qualified Full Time Sous Chef to join our team based at Randwick Barracks.  You’ll play a pivotal role in providing a varied, healthy & delicious menu to Defence Personnel. Health and well-being is paramount whilst at the same time providing a level of exceptional customer service. This position is suited for candidates that like to work in a fasted paced supportive team environment.

As such we require an individual with the following;

• Qualified Chef – Certificate III or above in Commercial Cookery
• Previous experience at Sous Chef of Senior Chef level is ideal
• Previous experience in a quality bulk cooking
• HACCP Food handling experience
• Attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills, exceptional food presentation and great time management is a must
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive outlook and professional manner
• Team player and able to work autonomously and flexible approach and attitude
• High level of customer service, generate ideas on how to be flexible to meet the needs of the business

Key responsibilities of the position include:
• Assisting the Executive Chef in managing kitchen and food production
• Coach others in their job skills
• Take responsibility for ordering and stock control
• Follow company policies and procedure
• Flexible toward duty roster
• Preparing buffet style bulk cooking for Breakfast and Lunch or Dinner and Desserts
• Develop and update industry knowledge
• You will offer guidance and support to the kitchen team where needed
• Ensure all OH&S compliance is achieved
• Working on your own, unsupervised or within a team of other Chefs depending on the size of the kitchen
• Ensuring all catering controls are in place and wastage is kept to the minimum
• Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with our customers and/or client

Benefits:
• Free parking on Site
• Meals when on duty
• Limited Late Nights
• Working for one of the largest catering and support services company in the world!

If you are looking for a challenging role and want to join a team that shares your commitment to quality, safety, teamwork and “can-do safely”. Click apply now.

As you will understand, Government establishments need to be highly secure. This means that due to Government security clearance requirements the successful applicant must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident and will be subject to an Australian Federal Police check.