Prep Chef

2 weeks ago

Cleveland, Queensland, Australia Jones Retail Group Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year

Jones Retail Group is hiring a Full time Prep Chef role in Cleveland, QLD. Apply now to be part of our team.

Job summary:
  • Flexible hours available
  • 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role

Jones Retail Group is a multi-award winning and innovative independent grocer with a mission to deliver a never-before-seen supermarket experience to local communities across our 11 stores (and growing) in Southeast Queensland. Our business is on a growth trajectory and 2025 sees us mark our 30th year in Retail. Our ethos is to provide our community with local produce, gourmet delicacies, and innovative supermarket concepts that encapsulate our ethos of Fresh. Local. Value.

We are currently seeking a Cook who is a prep fanatic and loves all things prep and bulk commercial cooking. You'll bring your team spirit and enthusiastic nature to our on-site production kitchen in Cleveland that provides the convenience and pre-prepared meals and cookies to our independent group of IGA Supermarkets in the Redlands, Gold Coast, and Scenic Rim. Live the ultimate hospitality dream and work Monday to Friday full-time or optional part-time/25 hours per week also available.

The Role:

To be successful in this role; you will:

  • Assist with the day to day operations in the kitchen

  • Assemble and prepare ingredients in bulk for cooking or immediate packaging

  • Operate, clean and maintain all equipment safely and efficiently

  • Follow recipes and presentation standards

  • Carry out safe and hygienic storage of food products

  • Be team-orientated and enthusiastic with a "can do" attitude

  • Have a strong commitment and respect for Work Health & Safety Policies & Procedures and Food Safety

  • Be friendly and professional with good communication skills

  • Display a high level of cleanliness and presentation

Skills the successful applicant will have:

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in a fast-paced bulk production kitchen and a love for prep work

  • Enthusiastic, be willing to learn new food preparation techniques

  • Proactive attitude with the ability to react and adapt quickly

  • Food safety experience essential

  • Knife skills essential

  • Excellent communication skills

  • A genuine passion for food and cooking

  • Ability to understand and follow instructions

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cooking or similar on the job experience

  • Ability to lead a team and a desire to manage a small team in the future

This is a part-time Monday-Friday role with minimum hours of 25/week, the ideal applicant should be able to work until 6pm daily.

If you believe you would be a good fit for our team, APPLY NOW