Qualified Chef

The Ainslie Group has been in Canberra since 1927, and we are proud to have grown into leaders of the Canberra Community through our support of AFL, golf, and hospitability services. We have a well-established, and continually growing, team of over 150 staff and 45,000 members across both our Gungahlin and Ainslie clubs, some of which have been with us for more than 30 years

As a well-recognised and reputable Club Group in the ACT, the Ainslie Group has received a variety of awards for our contribution to the local community. Most recently we were awarded with an accolade by Clubs ACT for Sustainability and Environment, and were highly commended for our Contribution to Sport, Community Development and Wellbeing.

We are currently seeking new team members to join our kitchen brigade as a Qualified Chef at both the Gungahlin Lakes Golf and Community Club and the Ainslie Football and Social Club. We are looking for team members who are self-starters and thrive in the exciting and fast-paced kitchen environment to join our experienced and hard-working team on a full-time basis.

This remuneration for this role is as per the Registered and Licensed Clubs Award 2020.

Objectives

Reporting to the Head Chef/Sous Chef, the key objectives of the Qualified Chef position is to drive excellence in all aspects of food preparation and service, while contributing to the overall efficient operation of the kitchen. The successful candidates for the role will be working with a variety of internal stakeholders to ensure food quality and consistency throughout the venue, while meeting food safety and sanitation standards daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Food preparation in accordance with restaurant procedures and guidelines

• Food services duties during the operational hours of the restaurant and any required function catering

• Minimising wastage through conscious food preparation methods and goods security

• Ensuring efficient stock rotation to ensure food quality is maintained

• Enforcing safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen

• Adhere to WHS policy and procedures

• Any other duties as listed in the PD for the role, or as directed by Management

Qualified Chef Position Requirements

• Minimum Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a kitchen role

• A team player, who can lead by example and contribute to the motivation of the team, encouraging a positive culture

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner

• Flexibility and availability to work around a varying roster, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

• Someone with a passion for food trends who is constantly looking at opportunities for professional development

• Immaculate grooming and hygiene standards

Additional Employee Benefits

• Employee assistance program

• Opportunities for career progression across a wide range of specialisations

• Training and development opportunities

• Supportive team environment

• Discounted food and coffee on rostered workdays

• Free parking

• Additional club benefits

APPLICATIONS:

If you feel you have the skill set to take on this role within one of Canberra's leading club groups, please submit your resume, stating relevant experience, on the Seek portal.

The Ainslie Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, disability statuses, and other personal characteristics to apply.