AddressYou’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.
Queensland Rail is built on true connection and everything we achieve is made possible by you.
Our Queensland Rail Travel network is proud to connect communities throughout the state. We deliver unique tourism experiences in some of Queensland’s most picturesque locations. Our long-distance train services provide critical connections to family, friends, holidays, work and medical care.
About our Team:
As the Production Chef you will play an integral role in supporting the Senior Production Chef in providing leadership and guidance to the production kitchen team to ensure that the kitchen is run in an efficient manner and to ensure that exceptional levels of food excellence, presentation and customer satisfaction is maintained.
The well-established and supportive team is comprised of four Catering Attendants and another Production Chef, and they are responsible for producing over 5000 meals per week for our long-distance Travel Trains.
This is a permanent full-time position based in Bowen Hills, Brisbane.
Why join our team?
• A base annual salary of $82,200 + 12.75% super + any additional penalties or allowances
• Work for an industry leader and be part of a dynamic and supportive kitchen team
• Opportunities to get trained up and cover other roles within the business with access to our internal vacancies
• Free home and duty travel pass on QR City Rail Network
• An attractive work-life balance – no double shifts
This is a hands-on kitchen role, where some of the duties that you will be responsible for include:
• Co-ordinating, promoting and executing quality production outcomes in a kitchen environment
• Managing and performing food preparation and production in accordance with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and The Food Safety Act;
• Co-ordinating and promoting quality team development including training
• Maintain an effective and efficient logistics chain by:
Minimising wastage (ie. full utilisation of stock, equipment and staff)
• Monitor and optimise the quality and efficiency of work practices through focus on quality improvement initiatives
For full position description please read the Position Description.
Roster / Hours:
This position works between the hours of 0600 and 1600 and you will be required to work a rotating roster which will include weekends and some public holidays.
About you:
• Previous experience working in a high-volume kitchen. Any previous experience with menu development would be highly desirable
• Substantial knowledge of the hospitality/cooking industry with a focus on customer service and satisfaction.
• Strong understanding of food safety and workplace health and safety regulations and HACCP principles
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Hold a current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate or Cert III in Commercial Cookery – highly desirable
Please apply to Production Coordinator (7251) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Tuesday 2nd of April 2024.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES:
You must apply for vacancies via the internal People Connect solution– Click here for more information
External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.
We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences. We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Tanya Anderson via the email below.
To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Tanya Anderson with your specific enquiry via email to tanya.anderson@qr.com.au. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.
