Chef | College - Retail & Events

Chef | College - Retail & Events

Location: College - Ringwood VIC

Trippas White Group is a leading hospitality company, which operates from premium locations such as the Sydney Opera House, Centennial Parklands, Sydney Tower, Royal Botanic Gardens and Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club. We take great care that our services meet the status and expectations of these prominent, iconic landmarks. Working for Trippas White Group not only means experience at one premium venue, but opens endless possibilities to a vast array of food concepts across Australia.

The Role

Predominately Monday to Friday 6.30am- 2.30pm working days with school holidays off.

Trippas White Group is seeking an energetic & dynamic, hands on Cook or Chef to work as part of our team at one of Melbourne’s colleges in Ringwood- catering for the onsite students along with experience in events of all styles and guest numbers, buffets, cocktail events etc.

We are looking for a cook/ chef with flair and creativity, a passion for fantastic food and a willingness to work in a positive team environment with a supportive client.

Reporting directly to the onsite Catering Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day running and supervision of the kitchen including both functions and retail food offers. You will be multi-skilled with the ability to lead your team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Establishing and sustaining productive relationships with key client contacts
• Day to day production of all kitchen requirements both retail & events.
• High volume production of contemporary food
• Ensuring only the very highest standards of food presentation & creativity
• Assisting with Managing staffing requirements
• Ordering and replenishing stock

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• A focus on providing excellent contemporary food!
• Strong understanding of all aspects of menu planning disciplines
• Ability to multi task and work in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
• Highly developed leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Impeccable grooming standards
• Strong knowledge of food handling and hygiene principles
• Computer literate
• Must be able to work as part of a team

• Please note that a Working with Children check is a mandatory requirement of this position.

Benefits and Culture

• Supportive and inclusive culture
• A professional and safe working environment
• Good employee benefits and entitlements.

Do you meet the experience for this position and would like to find out more? Apply now!

Trippas White Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous and First Nations Australians to apply.