Corporate Chef

• Monday to Friday - Work/life balance
• Permanent full-time position
• 38 hours per week
• $75,000 - $80,000 per annum + superannuation
• Supportive, welcoming work environment
• Opportunity for growth

Gastronomy is looking for an experienced, passionate and creative chef to join our team working within our corporate client’s offices.

THE PERSON
We are looking for an experienced Chef who takes pride in creating beautiful food. You will display flexibility, creativity and adaptability and be capable of supporting the head chef in leading the team to design and produce a wide range of international and local cuisine for our client’s needs.

You are an enthusiastic Chef who wants to continue to develop your skills in a premium environment, working on a diverse range of cuisines, across all sections of the kitchen.  The ability to think on your feet and juggle multiple things at once whilst upholding standards is essential. You will be highly organised and have a passion for using local produce and suppliers

THE ROLE
This position is based in our clients' corporate offices, you will support the head chef in the day to day running of the kitchen - designing, preparing and producing daily meeting and event menus to match our client’s needs.

Every day will include production, service and client interaction working closely with the front of house team to ensure an exceptional client experience.

The main hours of work are Monday – Friday days, with alternating evenings for dinners or cocktail parties.

The successful applicant will also be responsible for

-         Ensuring all food storage, stock rotation, quality control and presentation standards are upheld

-         Following NSW food safety regulations to remain compliant

-         Leading, inducting and training of junior Chefs, Cooks and Kitchen Hands

THE COMPANY
GASTRONOMY is a premium, multi award-winning hospitality company. We provide hospitality solutions within the offices of some of Australia's most innovative and prestigious organisations. We train and promote from within, providing career paths for our team and a support network when they need it.

At Gastronomy we love beautiful experiences - our commitment puts customer needs first. Individual diversity is celebrated and we know advancement comes from teamwork, leadership and personal growth. As a team we pro-actively minimise waste and harm in our community and environment.

If you feel this is a role and environment you will thrive in apply now!

MINIMUM CRITERIA

• 4+ years’ kitchen experience
• • years’ experience in corporate hospitality, 5-star hotel, fine dining or premium catering
• Chefs trade qualification
• Excellent knife handling skills
• Demonstrated broad knowledge of culinary styles, techniques and cuisines
• Basic level of computer skills - Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Intermediate level of written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated previous experience with proactive problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and autonomously
• Experience in communication with various skilled and unskilled employees
• Proven record of training individuals (for more senior roles)
• WH&S awareness
• To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.