Production Chef

Are you creative in the kitchen? Do you like developing and testing recipes?

We're looking for an experienced chef to join our kitchen team and help us broaden our house-made product range for retail. We need your expertise, creativity and love of food to bring our culinary brand to life.

About Us:

We have been a family owned and operated supermarket for the last 40+ years. Our purpose has always been to provide our community the highest quality service with a true emphasis on customer experience and product range. This is how we stand out from other major supermarket chains - we care. We only sell the best produce, meat and bread, with Geelong's largest deli range. We see our future growing in-store brands with ranges of foods that feel authentically us, and sharing some of our love of food to the community. This is where you come in...

The Role:

This is a commercial kitchen and prep role, that extends into product development.

• You will be working with our close team to produce our house-made range (this includes focaccia, lasagna, pies and baked goods), and working independently to craft our filled focaccias, and take-away goods.
• Our goal is to create our own retail brand of products to sell in-store such as sauces, spreads, preserves, etc., that you will help develop and test recipes for.
• Work closely with our Back of House and Deli and provide expertise and assistance when needed.
• Hours may vary weekly depending on tasks, but we are expecting at least 3 days a week and occasionally Saturdays. Early morning starts are required.

About You:

You have much experience working within a commercial kitchen, and enjoy collaborating to bring ideas to fruition. You can think logically, balancing costs with production and can manage inventory. You work strong independently but equally with a team. You're seeking a role with less pressure than a service kitchen, and fulfils you creatively. If you're creative, passionate, want a work life that is flexible, and a chance to bring your ideas to fruition, we want to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $27,768.00 – $55,536.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person