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SalaryWe currently have an opportunity for a Chef Manager or Food Services Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for the day to day running and overall management of the catering contract.
The scope of service delivery comprises coordination and execution of the meal service for students, administration and functions. Some out of hours functions may also need to be managed.
The role also involves the management of a particular site, incorporating the preparation and delivery of food.
Responsibilities:
The role has a broad remit, with key responsibilities outlined below:
- Establish and sustain a productive relationship with key client contacts and represents the business as a professional, responsive and committed partner.
- Prepare innovative weekly / term menus in accordance with budget allocated.
- Ensure the correct safety procedures are adhered to when using all kitchen equipment.
- Receive goods as per electronic buying guide guidelines and ensure correct storage areas are maintained using correct manual handling techniques.
- Ensure all counter area and / or food preparation areas are cleaned and sanitised, adhering to food health and safety standards.
- Managed accounts effectively and within budgetary guidelines, and follow company procedures in preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports.
What you'll bring
- Food Handlers Certificate desirable.
- Successfully completed an apprenticeship in cookery.
- Previous experience working in a kitchen environment.
- Experience in a functions environment.
- Knowledge in menu planning, design and delivery.
- Strong customer service experience.
- A solid financial understanding.
Why work for us?
Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit, means being part of something new and exciting. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You'll also find a range of benefits available such as:
- Training and development to support your career.
- Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business.
- Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.
- An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.
Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Accordingly, we encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
About Us: At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the Team: Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand's essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.
