At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious meals and memorable experiences for our community.
- Company: The Westport Club, a vibrant venue on the Hastings River.
- Benefits: Above award rates, extra leave, fitness contributions, and professional development scholarships.
- Other info: Flexible rosters and opportunities for growth across multiple departments.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a real impact in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and experience in high-volume kitchens.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 $ per year.
Are you a passionate chef who loves creating delicious and memorable experiences for our local community? The Westport Club, based on the Hastings River in the beautiful town of Port Macquarie, has an opening for a Part-Time Chef/Cook. We are seeking dedicated and committed individuals who will create great, quality meals across our high-volume kitchens serving our restaurant, café, and events centre.
To apply, you'll need at least a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent. Our ideal candidate is experienced in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. Your creative vision will leave our guests with an amazing, memorable experience.
Your Day-to-Day Duties Would Include:
- Food preparation and cooking during service periods, functions, and special events
- Preparation and execution of all dishes across restaurant, café, and event operations
- Operating pans, grills, and fryers efficiently while maintaining safe work practices
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in safe food handling and food safety standards
- Providing input and recommendations to leadership regarding menu design, implementation, and food/labour cost management
- Supporting stock control processes and assisting with monitoring waste minimisation
- Adhering to correct food organics waste disposal procedures and contributing to environmentally sustainable practices
Our team is our greatest asset, and we are proud to offer benefits that support long-term careers at The Westport Club:
- Rosters posted 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your time outside of work
- An additional week of annual leave for working 30 Sundays/Public Holidays each year
- Above award rates and late-night penalties available
- Free espresso coffee and soft drink from our team lounge
- A $200 annual contribution towards your fitness membership
- A $1,500 annual scholarship to invest in your professional development
- Opportunities to learn and grow across multiple departments within our multi-venue organisation
If you love creating memorable moments for your local community, then we want to hear from you! Join our team at The Westport Club today.
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