Job Description

About OzHarvest:

OzHarvest is a leading food rescue organisation on a mission to ‘Nourish our Country’ by stopping good food from going to waste and delivering it to charities that help feed people in need. Through our education programs and our advocacy work, we hope to inspire others to change behaviour and help reach the national target of halving food waste by 2030.

About the role:

We are looking for a casual Chef to carry out food preparation and kitchen duties, together with managing relationships in the engagement, production or daily kitchen programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Role modelling the OzHarvest Values:

• Demonstrate each value in every one of your actions and decisions
• Behave in a kind, open and supportive way at all times
• Be productive, positive and perform to the highest standard at all time

Chef Duties:

• Preparation and cooking for food production or engagement events
• Running service at events or coordinating teams for food preparation
• Food preparation and service at The Refettorio restaurant
• Supporting the Cooking for a Cause Program, with potential to be trained to lead these corporate classes
• Cooking duties that align with food waste reduction
• Cooking bulk meals for community programs
• Adhering to our Food Safety Plan
• Assisting when needed in dishwashing & rubbish removal
• Maintaining cool room and freezer cleanliness

At OzHarvest, we are a small family and there are fabulous opportunities for each of us to work together to contribute to deliver on our purpose to Nourish our Country. These could include a range of reasonable additional duties from time to time as required.

Personal Specifications

Qualifications:

• Certificate 3 in hospitality
• 2 years’ full time experience in hospitality inclusive of approved professional cookery training
• Previously employed as a working chef, Chef De Partie, Station Cook/Chef or Restaurant Cook/Chef
• Manual Handling Course
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Food Safety Handling trained and understanding of the OzHarvest Safe Food Handling Policy
• Valid and current Police Check and WWCC check

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Dependability and accountability;
• Professional presentation skills;
• Professional presentation – chefs uniform and shoes required;
• Experience in a client relationship role;
• Ability to engage with and nurture relationships with stakeholders

To apply:

Please attach your CV, a cover letter, and include a message as to “Why would you like to work at OzHarvest, and why this role?” (creativity encouraged!).

Please note that only applications with a cover letter addressing the question above will be shortlisted.

OzHarvest is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity, inclusion and belonging. Please note: If you have a Language or Cultural special consideration, a disability or impairment or use assistive technology, please let us know in your Cover Letter when applying. You can ask a support person to help you through the application and interview process.