• 617721
• Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia, 2650
• Full Time
ESS Defence delivers high quality 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!
The Role
We're moving into exciting times here at Compass Group amongst our Defence portfolios and we're seeking a passionate and experienced hands on Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations and team, located in Wagga Wagga. In our state-of-the-art facilities, you will be delivering high volume, buffet style service across our four kitchens whilst advocating "Our Safety Culture" framework.
Key Deliverables
• Establish and maintain safe food practices with a strong focus on allergen management
• Manage ordering, par levels, stock rotation processes and invoicing
• Effectively oversee multiple kitchens to ensure that they're performing to the highest standard including performance within budgets, management of safety outcomes and improved employee capability and engagement
• Fostering a high-performance culture through continuous improvement and innovation with an unwavering commitment to our brand standards and quality focus
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Suite
The Person
• Australian Trade Certification or Cert III in Commercial Cookery (essential).
• Demonstrated ability to run and organise a large kitchen brigade within budget guidelines
• Ability to lead, motivate, manage, and develop others
• High level of food safety standards and experience managing a HACCP certified kitchen with a strong focus on allergen management
• Flexibility to work as required across multiple kitchens which may require you to jump on the tools when needed
• The ability to handle pressure, multitask and get the job done
The Benefits
• A competitive salary within a multicultural, people friendly environment.
• Family friendly roster - some weekends required, minimal late nights
• Exclusive discounts and special offers in travel and accommodation, electronics, entertainment, food, health and fitness, banking, motor vehicles and more.
• Compass Group is committed to training and developing our people, providing multiple pathways and opportunities for people who wish to grow and develop with us
As you will understand, Defence establishments need to be highly secure. This means that due to Defence security clearance requirements the successful applicant will be subject to an Australian Police check.