Sous Chef

Compass Group

39d•$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells are specialists in providing catering and hospitality services in education. Our goal is to provide engaging and nutritious dining solutions tailored to support academic achievement at the highest levels. This role involves overseeing a 4-week rotational menu for the Boarder's Dining Hall, creating appealing menus with fresh produce, and managing daily kitchen operations including functions and boarding prep. The Sous Chef will actively maintain high standards of food safety, allergen awareness, and OHS, contribute to menu development using local ingredients, mentor the kitchen team, and manage stock to minimize waste.

Requirements

Minimum Cert. III Commercial Cookery
Must be able to obtain Working with Children Check
Experience in menu development and costing
Strong understanding of allergen management and food safety
Experience with cooking healthy and nutritious food in bulk quantities

Nice To Haves

Experience in a relevant position highly regarded
Leadership abilities and enjoys creating a positive work culture

Responsibilities

Oversee a structure 4-Week rotational menu for Boarder's Dining Hall.
Create exciting menus that appeal to multi-demographic students with fresh produce and student friendly meals.
Oversee the daily kitchen operations, including the larder sections, function prep and boarding.
Assist in the planning and preparation of food production across functions and in house menu-based catering.
Actively maintain a high standard of food safety, allergen awareness, and OHS.
Contribute to the development of menu ideas using local fresh ingredients.
Assist in the mentoring of the kitchen team.
Monitor and order stock and minimize food wastage.