Production Chef

The Production Chef works as part of a team to produce high quality food items according to approved specification/recipes. The work is done in compliance with all food safety (including HACCP), quality and safety guidelines, regulations and company policies.

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• To work in the kitchen area cooking, preparing and assembling food
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• Follows recipes; prepares and cooks products to specification and ensures quality of products is maintained at all times in accordance with customer expectations
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• To maintain awareness of department and possess knowledge of customer products and requirements
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• Ensure all special meal requirements are strictly adhered to (including Halal standards and allergen management)
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• Ensure full understanding and follow all legal and company requirements in line with food safety, site security, quality and health and safety standards, policies and procedures
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• To assist in meeting Production targets as set by Line Managers.
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• Actively participate in key team activities including shift briefings, site and security audits and proactively contribute to continuous improvement through tasting and idea sharing
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• Monitor quality to ensure it consistently meets customer standards
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• Provide direction, training and supervision to kitchen workers as required
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• Undertake yield testing of product through all processes i.e. raw to cook / assembly.
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• Cleans equipment, work surfaces and areas, applying 'clean as you go' policy and procedure (e.g. keep floor and general working area clean and tidy at all times).
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• Perform any additional duties reasonably assigned by management in line with business needs
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• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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• Ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment using own initiative
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• Confident IT ability
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• High standard of literacy and numeracy skills
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• Accurate/detailed focused
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• Flexible & self-motivated with the ability to 'think on your feet'
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• Must pass all pre-employment checks
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• Must have full driver license and reliable transport
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• Qualification as a Chef by trade or equivalent practical experience in a large scale food production environment
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• Completed vocational training in culinary and related hygiene course preferred
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• Work experience in a large-scale kitchen production required.
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Pay rate: $33 per hour
Working Days & hours: Rotating roster 7 days between 5am - 10pm