Casual Catering Chef

No Ordinary Chef Job – A great role with no high-vis or domestic terminal queuing required…

• Become an integral part of a team of motivated professionals

• Get out of a venue! A mix of event based catering and smaller intimate in-house events means that you are never doing the same thing 2 weeks in a row.

• Great weekday working life where you are coming up with amazing food concepts, ordering and prepping with service generally 2 – 3 nights only each week – see your family while the sun is still up!

• Create, cost and execute your own menus – themes and a wild variety of events - creativity encouraged!

Love a bit of variety?

Enjoy working events at all scales?

Love creating outstanding food and beverages? Themed events and dinners…

Love the challenge of helping to curate bespoke events without being stuck in the same venue all the time?

Look no further…

The Role

As a Catering Chef, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and executing high-quality meals for a variety of events, including weddings, corporate functions and private parties. Your role will also involve managing kitchen staff, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met, and maintaining inventory and budget controls.

The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

We are looking for a supportive role for our head chef - this casual position is someone who along with the new management can bring new life, energy and excellence to maintaining and elevating our food and beverage offering in a constantly changing environment - outside of brick-and-mortar venues. Does this sound like you?

A little about Crafted Events WA

Crafted Events WA (and sister company Cocktail Gastronomy) have been providing excellence in catering and events around WA for over 10 years. Under new management with over 40 years of hospitality experience, executing and delivering high quality food and beverage and having a laugh. The new owners are committed to building a new team that can take the business to the next level and beyond!

Your Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare menus for various events

• Customize menus for dietaries

• Manage kitchen staff and delegate tasks effectively

• Ensure all food is prepared to the highest quality standards, with an eye for detail.

• Understand quantities required for large- and small-scale food preparation
  Supervise food presentation and ensure it meets client expectations

• Collaborate with event planners and other staff to ensure seamless service

• Develop and test new recipes

• Manage time efficiently to meet all deadlines

• Ensure proper storage and handling of all food items

• Provide exceptional customer service to clients

• Adapt to last-minute changes and requests from clients

To be the Perfect Candidate

• Proven experience as a Catering Chef or similar role

• You have a Culinary Degree or equivalent certification

• Strong knowledge of food safety & sanitation standards

- Excellent organisational and leadership skills

- Creative and detail orientated

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage a team efficiently

• Proficient in menu planning and recipe development

• Experience in budget management and cost control

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy items

• Ability to work flexible hours, especially weekends

• Valid Food Handler’s Certificate

• Commitment to the Company

The Offer

The requirement of the role is having availability on weekends, as most events are held on (but not limited to) Thursday to Sunday. A typical work week is dependent on the season and understandably hours can fluctuate on & off-seasons.

We are offering our Casual Catering Chef, HIGA Award Level 2 - 3 - dependent on skills and experience.

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If this Catering Chef role excites you and you want to know more - including a more detailed job description please reach out to us, we would love to talk to you and share our vision for Crafted Events & ultimately world (or at least Perth) domination!

Cheers, Team Crafted.

Pay: $34.96 – $48.95 per hour

Benefits:

• Extended annual leave

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a current Police check? Or willing to obtain one?
• What Culinary Degree or equivalent certification do you hold?

Experience:

• Catering: 2 years (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver Licence (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person