Junior Sous Chef

Bankstown Sports Club are currently seeking an experienced Junior Sous Chef to work along our Head Chef, on a Full-Time basis, in our busy Events Kitchen. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

In order to succeed in this role, you must be meticulous, organised and passionate about cooking quality dishes.

About You

You must be creative and thrive working in a bustling team. This position will suit someone who is meticulous, organised and who is passionate about cooking quality dishes.

As someone with previous experience in the kitchen looking to grow, you will possess a passion for delivering excellent customer service. Working alongside our kitchen leaders, you will have impeccable grooming, presentation, and communication skills- leading by example for your team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cook all meals in accordance to food and service standards
• Perform food preparation tasks and to check quality/presentation of orders to make sure food is cooked consistently and properly
• Plan work on orders so that items served together are finished at the same time
• Ensure kitchen is kept to a high standard by providing a clean, hygienic environment for the preparation and delivery of meals
• Assist in the daily operations of the kitchen ensuring the Head Chef is supported
• Develop and implement safe systems of work to promote a safe, secure environment for staff and patrons
• Ensure that the necessary stock is on hand at the right quality and quantity.

Essential requirements:

• 2-3 years experience in a similar role (essential)
• Experience in high-volume kitchens, ideally in events, banquets, or large-scale functions
• Trade Qualifications in Commercial Cookery are essential
• A sound knowledge of food safety
• Experience working with and implementing HACCP procedures
• Ability to delegate tasks to the wider team and follow up/ monitor standards
• Ensure smooth and consistent food production aligned with event menus
• Desire to grow, learn & develop yourself and the food offering
• Ability to run the kitchen in head chefs absence
• Strong attention to detail
• Great communication skills (verbal and written)
• Must be able and prepared to work varied shift work, weekends and public holidays

The Benefits:

• Join a supportive and modern team built on teamwork, empowerment of others and transparency
• Free, secure parking
• Daily Meal Allowance to be used in venue on food, tea and coffee
• Additional Wellbeing Leave each year on top of all other accruals
• Ongoing in-person, on-the-job, and online opportunities to stretch yourself and continue your growth
• Rewards & Recognition – We acknowledge the hard work of our people and like to reward accordingly
• Work with top quality produce and suppliers
• Support from hands on senior management team

If you feel you are ready to take on a new challenge, are passionate about hospitality and you meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you - Apply Now