Head Chef

5 days ago

Alice Springs, Australia KBR Inc. Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Head Chef

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

  • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Who You Are
You’re a passionate and skilled Head Chef with a proven track record of leading kitchen operations and creating exceptional culinary experiences. With expertise in menu planning, food preparation, and team management, you excel at crafting innovative dishes while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Your ability to manage inventory, control costs, and train kitchen staff ensures smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.

At KBR, you bring creativity, leadership, and a commitment to excellence to every meal you prepare. Known for your ability to inspire and motivate your team, you foster a collaborative and dynamic kitchen culture that consistently exceeds expectations. Your dedication to delivering outstanding culinary experiences aligns with KBR’s mission of supporting critical operations with precision and care.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

What You'll Do
In the role of Head Chef your duties will include:

  • Assign duties, responsibilities, and workstations to employees in accordance with work requirements.

  • Oversees all the food and labor costs of the venue with a focus on the team, consistency, and quality.

  • Provides input into menu design and execution.

  • Builds rapport and a positive culture in the kitchen.

  • Puts kitchen systems, processes, and structures into place.

  • Communicates with function coordinators and management.

  • Provide the planning necessary for the job including instructions to the Cooks and Food Services Workers.

  • Assists in planning food services personnel work schedules on a weekly basis.

  • Food Preparation - Prepare ingredients by chopping, slicing, marinating, and ensuring proper portioning for recipes.

  • Cooking - Cook food according to restaurant or kitchen standards, following recipes to ensure consistency and taste.

  • Maintain Cleanliness - Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, cooking equipment, and utensils. Follow sanitation and food safety standards.

  • Menu Knowledge - Be familiar with the menu, ingredients, and cooking methods to effectively prepare and present dishes.

  • Quality Control - Monitor the quality of ingredients and finished dishes to maintain consistency and high standards.

  • Time Management - Prepare dishes in a timely manner, ensuring all meals are ready according to the service schedule.

  • Collaboration - Work closely with kitchen staff, to manage kitchen operations, communicate orders, and ensure efficient meal preparation.

  • Inventory Management - Assist in tracking and managing kitchen supplies, reporting when ingredients need to be reordered.

  • Compliance - Adhere to health and safety regulations and kitchen procedures, including proper storage of ingredients and food handling techniques.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years previous experience as a Chef.

  • Must have a minimum of three years of supervisory experience.

  • Must have experience in large volume venues.

  • Must be a good leader with experience mentoring staff.

  • Strong understanding of different cooking methods, food safety standards, and kitchen equipment.

  • Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and have good communication skills.

  • Must be able to stand for long hours, lift heavy pots and pans, and handle the physical demands of kitchen work.

  • Must possess an AUS NV-1 Clearance or US Secret Clearance.

This role will be located in Alice Springs, at a 4,400-acre facility with approximately 687,000 square feet of mission and support space.  This position is expected to be onsite 100%.
 

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At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.

These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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