At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare delicious meals that nourish and bring joy to seniors and people with disabilities.
- Company: Chorus Kitchen, a caring organisation focused on community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Monday to Friday hours, supportive team environment, and the chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow in a dynamic kitchen setting with a focus on quality.
- Why this job: Join us to create meals that truly matter and enhance people's lives.
- Qualifications: Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery preferred; passion for cooking is key.
The predicted salary is between 17.1 - 20.9 $ per hour.
Location
- Chorus Kitchen –
- Initially based at Palmyra but moving to Stake Hill in 2027
Hours
Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm (subject to change when we move to the new location)
Position Summary
We are looking for a passionate
Production Cook who takes pride in the food they produce and understands the difference that a well-prepared, flavoursome meal can make to someone’s health and wellbeing.
Our meals are delivered by dedicated volunteers to seniors and people living with disability, helping them maintain their independence and enjoy nutritious meals in their own homes.
Working in a busy commercial kitchen, you will play an important role in producing high-quality meals that nourish our customers and bring enjoyment to their day.
You will follow recipes, dietary requirements and food safety standards while maintaining consistency and efficiency, bringing a positive attitude, a strong team spirit and a commitment to treating every meal with the same care and attention you would give to cooking for your own family.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in daily meal preparation and large-scale production, ensuring meals are prepared with care, consistency and attention to quality.
- Follow production schedules and workflows to ensure meals are prepared, cooked, cooled and packed within required timeframes.
- Follow approved recipes, portion sizes and dietary requirements to ensure meals meet established quality and nutritional standards.
- Monitor production volumes, ingredient availability and stock levels, applying stock rotation principles and minimising food waste.
- Complete daily kitchen opening and closing duties, including cleaning and sanitising equipment, work areas and food preparation spaces.
- Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to maintain an organised, efficient and positive working environment.
- Follow HACCP procedures and maintain accurate food safety and production documentation.
- Monitor and maintain appropriate food handling, storage, cooking, cooling and temperature control practices.
- Ensure the kitchen, equipment and work areas are maintained to the required standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Comply with relevant food safety legislation, workplace health and safety requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
- Identify and report food safety risks, equipment issues or opportunities to improve kitchen practices.
Selection Criteria
- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent qualification. A genuine love of cooking, a commitment to quality and the right attitude are equally valued.
- Demonstrated experience working in a commercial kitchen or large-scale food production environment.
- Sound understanding of food safety principles, including HACCP procedures and safe food handling practices.
- A genuine passion for cooking and pride in preparing tasty, nutritious, high-quality meals, recognising the importance of every meal to the people who receive it.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a busy production environment.
- Good organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to follow recipes, procedures and production schedules.
- A practical, flexible and solutions-focused approach to daily kitchen operations.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one.
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Production Cook employer: Chorus Australia
At Chorus Kitchen, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the passion and dedication of our Production Cooks. Located in Palmyra and soon moving to Stake Hill, we offer a supportive work culture where teamwork and quality are paramount, alongside opportunities for professional growth in a busy commercial kitchen environment. Our commitment to nourishing the community through nutritious meals delivered to seniors and individuals with disabilities makes every day rewarding and meaningful.
