Chefs - Melbourne Cup Carnival

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Food & Desire Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025

Chefs of all levels Wanted

Food & Desire is looking for Chefs to join our team in the lead up to Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 for preparation and chefs hands on at the major event.

Your role

  • Contribute to the preparation of menus, specials menus and ensure quality control and service standards are maintained including:

  • Ensuring all prepared/cooked food is in line with high quality food standards

  • Ensure food preparation and cooking is completed daily and in line with quality standards including:

    • Submitting all food purchasing requirements to the Head Chef/Sous Chef
    • Checking the quality of food delivered and ensuring all products are stored correctly and safely
    • Overseeing direct reports to ensure all food is prepared correctly
    • Carry out and ensure food safety compliance is met at all times including:

  • Maintaining food safety policies and procedures

  • Develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships with kitchen staff and front of house staff
  • Working effectively with other departments and divisions

Your skills

  • Experience in a similar role or responsibilities
  • Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fast paced and high-volume environment
  • Clear communication skills, effective listening skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Must have working rights in Australia
  • You're ready to work hard and have fun doing it

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something pretty amazing and apply with us today.

Your benefits?

  • A fun, rewarding, and vibrant culture based on teamwork and hustle. It feels like family – we support each other, share a desire to succeed, and always have a laugh along the way
  • Potential to stay on and grow a career

Our Mission

We tailor events that are as varied and personal to our clients. We aim to create lasting memories through delicious food and incredible service, working to:

  • Make people happy
  • Make important occasions and events easy to manage and worry-free
  • Provide the best catering and hospitality possible

So, join us on the journey for the TRIP of a lifetime, where our values underpin everything we do….

Our Values

Trust.

We show up Building relationships with honesty and integrity, creating valuable experiences and always staying accountable.

Respect.

We are supportive Consistent in building a resilient environment. We value connection and are open with communication, delivering tailored experiences with unwavering professionalism.

Innovate.

We are brave Celebrating creativity and unafraid to explore curiosity. We pride ourselves on delivering the best experiences and inspiring growth, time and time again.

Passion.

We love what we do Approaching all opportunities with energy and excitement. We are driven and dedicated to our purpose, providing unforgettable experiences for our people and customers.

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