Sous Chef
- Parkville, VIC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work in a unique environment, combining culinary skills with conservation awareness.
- Ability to create diverse, innovative menus inspired by global cuisines and local ingredients.
- Chance to contribute to eco-friendly practices and promote sustainability within the zoo setting.
- Lead and manage the production kitchen to ensure smooth operations across all shifts.
- Oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food according to recipes, quality standards, and food safety regulations.
- Ensure all food products meet quality specifications and are produced within budgeted food costs.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and safety within the kitchen environment.
- Provide effective team leadership and manage kitchen staff to ensure consistent performance.
- Monitor and improve kitchen processes to enhance efficiency and product quality.
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Prior experience in a similar culinary environment
- Ability to work under pressure with professionalism and positivity
- Team player who can also work independently
- Flexible, reliable, and physically fit
- Strong communication skills and hardworking attitude
- Multiple salary packaging options to make your dollar go further.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers.
- Access to 100+ retail discounts.
- Clear career paths and support to achieve your goals.
- We are an ecological and socially forward operation - committed to minimising food waste and single use plastic.