At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us in creating delicious food and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
- Company: Be part of Bega Group, home to iconic Australian food brands.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, career development, and great employee perks.
- Other info: Weekend availability required; diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive team while enjoying the beautiful Sapphire coast.
- Qualifications: Previous hospitality experience and a passion for food are essential.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!
Opportunity to be a part of a leading dairy company with trusted and iconic food and beverage brands.
The Role
Our Lagoon Street site is situated in the Bega Valley Shire and is the original site of Bega Cheese. Located on the beautiful Sapphire coast, far south coast of NSW, Lagoon Street is still producing Australia's favourite cheese products – cheddar cheese, string cheese as well as butter.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Chef with front of house experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated hospitality professional who takes pride in creating high-quality food, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and maintaining the highest food safety standards.
Working within our café and hospitality operations, you will play a key role in preparing fresh, appealing and consistent food while contributing to a welcoming and memorable experience for visitors. Please note that weekend availability is required!
Responsibilities
- Contribute to daily front of house and café operations, ensuring exceptional customer service and a welcoming visitor experience.
- Prepare and present high-quality café meals, catering, and function offerings while maintaining consistent food quality and presentation standards.
- Manage and train team members, allocate tasks, assist with training, and provide leadership during busy service periods.
- Manage cash handling, POS transactions, stock control, ordering, and opening and closing procedures.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, cleanliness, and workplace compliance while working collaboratively across the kitchen and front of house teams.
About you
- Previous experience in similar roles, related qualification is highly regarded.
- Understands food safety and safe food-handling practices.
- Is reliable, flexible and takes pride in their work.
- Excellent communication, organisation skills and attention to detail.
- Customer-focused with ability to lead during busy periods.
Life at Bega Group
- Company culture and our values are very important to us.
- From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.
- Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression.
- Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with.
- Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs.
- Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical. At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group. We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.
Casual Hospitality Assistant employer: Bega Cheese Limited
Bega Cheese Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a unique four-day work week that promotes work-life balance while ensuring competitive shift allowances. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and growth, providing employees with opportunities to develop their skills in a dynamic FMCG environment at our Ridge Street site. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values quality, safety, and environmental performance.
