Experienced Production Chef

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About Us

We are a producer of a range healthy, boutique and handmade food products for the retail supermarket and food service industries. We are dedicated to providing our clients with natural, delicious locally-made food produced with the freshest WA ingredients. Our range of foods include high protein, gluten-free and dairy-free options which cater to diverse food preferences.

We are a young and rapidly growing manufacturing business with an exciting future and are looking for a fast paced and motivated Production Chef to join our team. There are very good career prospects for the right people in our company and as such, we are looking for people who are keen to learn the ropes and progress in their career.

As our Production Chef you will love food and cooking, love working in a team environment and develop your passion for creating great food for a diverse range of customers.

About the role

The Production Chef is responsible for managing and performing the day to day cooking requirements.

This will mean operating our purpose built cooking room and cooking all required foods to specifications and recipes.

The Production Chef reports directly to both the Head Chef and Product Manager, so there is good opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and career progression in this role.

The Production Chef will be required to work closely with the Kitchen Hand Team - so good management skills, interpersonal skills and a ‘team player’ attitude is a must.

The successful applicant will be a competent cook with good food knowledge and experience in cooking many different types and styles of food.

Criteria for applicants

Must be able to work full time hours

Must have a valid WA drivers license and reliable own transport (there is no public transport to Bibra Lake)

Must have Australian work rights

Essential qualifications

Must have attained a Certificate 3 or 4 or trade qualification.

Must have at least 3 years' experience in cooking meals in a restaurant, supermarket deli or food production kitchen environment.

Knowledge of HACCP (or equivalent) principals.

Essential skills

Team player, and a proven ability to manage a team.

Ability to exercise sound judgement.

Exceptional personal presentation & hygiene.

Good interpersonal communication and organisational skills.

Pays attention to detail - in terms of working to recipe specifications and QA/Audit compliance requirements.

Ability to work under pressure with pace and energy, and with effective time management to meet deadlines.

Dedicated with a 'can-do' attitude.

Committed workplace health & safety mindset.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have as a Production Chef?

Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

Which of the following culinary arts qualifications have you obtained?