Job Description

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Councils Arts & Culture Department is looking for a Chef to be engaged in a casual capacity. This position will be part of our Hospitality Team and will be responsible for the preparation and delivery of high-quality dishes.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Head Chef with food preparation elements in a manner that ensures a high standard of delivery to all Frankston Arts Centre clients, patrons, staff and wider council – including servicing Council Chambers; and
• Assisting the Head Chef in maintaining a provision of high-quality culinary services with a keen gastronomic acumen and possess a well-rounded knowledge of the food industry, including staff training, kitchen hygiene and food-safety plan.

This is a casual role. Working days are flexible and as per roster.

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.

About you

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Work under the direction of the Head Chef, assisting with food preparation in all areas of the kitchen following standard recipes and correct techniques.
• Be experienced in high volume commercial catering with demonstrate competency in all aspects commercial cookery.
• Possess relevant industry training / Chef Qualifications - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (minimum) and Food Handling Certificate.
• Be able to work in a fast paced and hands on environment; and
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of food safety practices, HACCP and OHS.

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Access to professional and career development opportunities;
• Free onsite parking (Civic Centre); and
• Employee assistance program.

This position is a Band 5A currently remunerated at $52.23 per hour, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Shane Newell via email at Shane.Newell@frankston.vic.gov.au

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.