Chef
Ventia
- Darwin, NT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Preventive management of food safety hazards through the systematic application of HACCP controls.
- Manage the overall preparation and delivery of meal services from production facilities, ensuring regular consultation with the Food and Beverage Coordinator and Mess Committee regarding expectations and performance.
- Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, and barbeques.
- Overall stock management, including ordering of supplies, stock rotation, application of labels and dates, correct storage and handling, develop inventory control measures, ensure correct wastage practices, and coordinate stock takes.
- Train all food production personnel in Ventia's procedures and methods relating to food preparation and presentation, including those specific to religious meal service, such as Kosher and Halal.
- Build strong working relationships with performance and compliance team, ensuring efficient management of Health, Safety and the Environment (HSE), Food Safety and HACCP, and Contract compliance
- Ensure all areas of the kitchen are clean, sanitised, well-maintained and presentable.
- Check, record and sign off on all shift cleaning schedules, and documentation relating to incoming goods, food holding units and temperature probes.
- Australian recognised Certificate 4 Commercial Cookery qualification.
- A valid Australian Driving Licence & own transport
- Solid understanding of contract management, quality management systems and continuous improvement principles.
- Sound knowledge of Food Safety Standards, relevant legislation and statutory obligations.
- Enthusiasm and commitment to high standards of customer service.
- Strong planning and organisation skills and proven experience in collaborative and consultative processes at a professional level.
- Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.