Chef De Partie

ABOUT US

We are the home of harness racing in Victoria.

We are a seven day a week entertainment venue with a range of racing and non-racing offerings including dining facilities, large function & conference rooms, 41 room four-star hotel, busy gaming lounge and sports bar & TAB. We are committed to providing high standards of excellence in racing, hospitality and customer service with a passion for providing our customers with a great experience.

OUR VALUES

Purpose: Act with clear intent, consistency, and alignment to core objectives.

Respect: Extend it unconditionally; earn it through integrity and accountability.

Innovate: Strive for meaningful progress through thoughtful, transformative change.

Deliver: Fulfill every commitment with reliability, precision, and excellence.

Empathy: Seek to understand others by thoughtfully considering their perspectives and experiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations Performance

• Adhering to Melton Entertainment Park values, policies and procedures, in particular, Food Handling and Hygiene Standards, Workplace Health & Safety, Stock Control and Rotation, maintaining a professional appearance etc
• Participating in performance reviews according to Melton Entertainment Park policy.
• Self directed learning and development as well as undertaking any required training.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in work processes and procedures and adapt to change in workplace practices.
• Perform any other duty that may be reasonably regarded as relevant to the job as directed by management..

Team Contribution

• Build effective work relationships.  Work co-operatively with team members, assist others, contribute to team performance and demonstrate support for Melton Entertainment Park’s commitment to a harassment free workplace.
• Communicate with all staff in a courteous and professional manner.

Customer Service

• Deliver excellent customer service by demonstrating Melton Entertainment Park service and performance standards applicable to the kitchen.

People Management

• Lead by example and support all staff to conduct their day to day duties in a competent, friendly and efficient manner
• Communicate Melton Entertainment Park’s directions, strategies and goals
• Promote teamwork, personal presentation and image
• Recognise and commend good performance/results.
• Assist senior management with identification of staff training needs and to formulate training and development plans

KEY CAPABILITIES

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or equivalent experience

Skills and Attributes

• Detailed knowledge of professional kitchen standards
• Culinary Creativity
• Highly focused attitude towards customer service
• Effective team player
• Friendly nature
• Calm under pressure
• High level of personal grooming and hygiene standards
• Able to cope with the rigours of shift work

AVAILABILITY

Must be available to work a rotating roster including days, nights, weekends and all major events.

In return excellent benefits are on offer including competitive salary, free onsite car parking, staff discounts, training and career development.

APPLY NOW

We thank everyone for their application.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo background checks in accordance with company policy including a police check.

Melton Entertainment Park are an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining people from a diverse background, including but not limited to, those identifying as LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people from cultural and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with a disability.