Executive Chef

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef to join our team at RAAF Pearce defence base in Bullsbrook. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for managing the overall back of house operations and personnel involved in the production and delivery of food service, including routine meals, in-flight rations, fresh field rations, and Mess functions.

This is a full-time permanent role working on a 9-day fortnight (9 working days, 5 days off). Your previous hospitality experience, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn will hold you in good stead. This is a hands-on role where you will be required to work in the kitchen as well as undertaking administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee a team of chefs and a kitchen hand
• Operate large-volume cooking equipment
• Manage corporate functions
• Cost/budget management
• Internal and external stakeholder management
• Be flexible and help the whole team

Requirements:

• Commercial Cookery Certificate III, or above (or equivalent)
• Experience in a large commercial kitchen
• Ability to work well both within a team and on own initiative
• Ability to adapt to changing demands to meet needs, especially at busy times
• Able to think on feet and act quickly upon instruction
• Great attitude towards work and a willingness to learn the role and environment quickly

What We Offer:

• A flexible, supportive, and inclusive work environment where you matter
• We take our people's careers seriously, helping them to learn and grow
• There's nothing more important to us than keeping our people and the public safe
• We look after each other and foster our people's wellbeing

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents, and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds.

You must be an Australian Citizen and have the ability to maintain a Defence clearance in order to be eligible for these positions, as well as be able to pass an Australian Federal Police Check.