Senior Production Chef

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Detail information about job Senior Production Chef. Terms and conditions vacancy

We are a large and fully integrated infrastructure business chartered with a responsibility that is pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based around safety and performance.

An opportunity exists for a career professional chef to make their mark in our brand new, purpose built facility. As a working chef, your passion for quality, efficiency and maximising the use of state of the art equipment will be second only to your drive for the highest levels of customer service/satisfaction.

With the support of an exceptional management structure, and professional hard working team – your mission will be to take the food offerings of this progressive business to new levels. You will be supported and encouraged to make your mark as an experienced, highly skilled, passionate Chef and Kitchen Leader.

On offer in this role for the right candidate are family friendly hours, competitive remuneration package including above average superannuation allocation, salary sacrifice, free train travel to and from work and many other great benefits. Annual salary $74,765 plus super.

Reporting to the Team Leader Catering, key responsibilities will include:

• Lead a team of committed professionals from the front, with your leadership of the kitchen and its team
• Be the inspiration that drives the team to achieving success beyond key internal and external stakeholder expectation
• Not to accept the status quo; be willing to step outside the box and bring initiative and new ideas to an already great existing business
• Supervise and provide effective leadership with the delegation of tasks to staff to achieve business objectives
• Promote and lead team development through effective means including training, mentoring and coaching
• Solid understanding of HACCP principles, ensuring  compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations relating to food preparation and production, Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) and any other relevant statutory Regulation and standards
• Manage production of cook chill facility, menu design, food costing, delivery and budgets
• Ensure high quality customer service is provided to maintain and enhance the customer experience
• Assist with the formulation of business and sales plans in conjunction with the relevant personnel and assist in the implementation to achieve the desired business outcomes

In this exciting “Hands On” role, the following skills are required:

• Certificate 3 in Commercial Cookery
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Chef Manager/Catering Manager role in a medium to large scale kitchen or multi outlet environment
• Intermediate administrative skills including Microsoft applications, integrated ordering and stock management systems etc.
• Current Chef experience
• Experience with modern state of the art bulk cooking equipment
• Demonstrated experience in performance management and HR processes and procedures
• Maturity and strong organisational skills
• A strong desire to develop and promote both your personal and the business profile through external networking opportunities
• Must hold current Qld Driver’s License

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake Psychometric Assessment, Pre-Employment Health Assessment and background checks that might also include Criminal History and Credit Checks. A mandatory pre-employment functional demands assessment & drug and alcohol testing will be required to be successful in applying for this role.

Queensland Rail is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from non-English speaking backgrounds to apply for this position.

Apply to position number 57545 by clicking onto the "Apply" button.  Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining relevant experience by 9:00am, Monday 23rd July, 2018.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please email Sara Bidgood via [email protected] with your specific enquiry or phone HR Central on 1800 11 5000. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.