Cook - ADFA Defence Base

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Army and Air Force Canteen Services Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

AAFCANS purpose is to serve the Australian Defence Community across 27 bases nationally. Our venues are designed to provide convenient café style coffee, meals and convenience products on Army and Air Force bases.

If you are looking for a chef role that is part of a dynamic team, with a great work life balance and team member benefits, AAFCANS is for you.

AAFCANS operate at ADFA Defence Base in our cafe, this role supports operations within the kitchen and service support.

Benefits to AAFCANS Team Member:

  • Free access to base gym and pool facilities
  • Free team member coffee every day
  • Discounted meals while on shift
  • Reward and Recognition program
  • Free onsite parking

About the role:

  • Salary Role
  • Role is located at ADFA Defence Base
  • Large production cooking of cafe food items
  • Working in a fast-paced kitchen
  • Working with a small team
  • Given all the tools needed to be successful.

We'd love to hear from people with:

  • Previous commercial cooking experience
  • Excellent organisation, cleanliness and efficiency skills
  • Able to follow structured recipes and presentation standards
  • Great working knowledge of food handling & hygiene standards including stock control
  • Confidence in a fast paced environment
  • Must be reliable and work well in a team environment
  • Comfortable working in a team and on your own
  • You are self-motivated and can multi-task during quieter periods on your own
  • Excellent communication skills

Given you will be accessing a Defence base, you will be required to complete a National Police Check.

If you feel this is the next step in your career, please apply with your resume and cover letter.

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