Western Australian Cricket Association – East Perth WA
Join the culinary team at the new community focused WACA Ground, a vibrant redeveloped venue where creativity meets community.
We're looking for a passionate
Junior Sous Chef
to bring a brand-new café to life at the WACA Ground. In this hands-on role, you'll work closely with our Head Chef to deliver fresh, high-quality dishes that keep our visitors coming back for more. From prepping and plating to supporting menu development and maintaining kitchen standards, you'll play a key part in creating an exceptional experience in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.
If you love food, thrive under pressure, and want to grow your career in a venue that's steeped in history and buzzing with energy, this is your chance to make an impact.
How You'll Make an Impact
Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
Supervise and support kitchen staff, particularly during service and food preparation.
Ensure all dishes are prepared to the correct specifications, presentation standards, and portion control.
Maintain food hygiene and safety standards in line with current legislation.
Support stock control processes, including ordering, receiving, and storage.
Contribute to menu development, seasonal specials, and kitchen innovation.
Help train and develop junior team members, fostering a positive kitchen culture.
Oversee sections of the kitchen during service and step up when senior chefs are absent.
Ensure cleaning schedules, labelling, and food storage protocols are followed.
Work collaboratively with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth communication and service flow.
A great fit for this role looks like
Trade Certificate, Cert III or Cert IV in Commercial Cookery.
Minimum 2–3 years experience.
Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and HACCP principles.
Ability to work as a team but also independently.
Good communication and organisational skills.
The physical capability to perform the requirements of the job.
Able to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
Commitment to delivering an elevated level of customer service.
Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
Here's what you can look forward to
Membership passes to all cricket games at the WACA Ground and at Optus Stadium.
Onsite gym access.
Birthday leave.
Salary packaging.
Employee recognition program.
Discounts on cricket merchandise.
Corporate health insurance discount.
Corporate partner discounts.
Flexible work arrangements.
Professional development opportunities.
Want to join our team?
Ready to take the next step in your culinary journey? Apply now Interviews kick off early in the new year, don't miss your chance to be part of this exciting chapter of the WACA Ground.
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