About Us
We are the home of harness racing in Victoria.
We are a seven day a week entertainment venue with a range of racing and non-racing offerings including dining facilities, large function & conference rooms, 41 room four-star hotel, busy gaming lounge and sports bar & TAB.
We are committed to providing high standards of excellence in racing, hospitality and customer service with a passion for providing our customers with a great experience.
Key Capabilities
Team Contribution
* Assists and supports the Executive Chef
* Build effective work relationships.
* Work co-operatively with team members, contribute to team performance and demonstrate support for Melton Entertainment Park's commitment to a harassment free workplace.
* Communicate with all staff in a courteous and professional manner.
Operations Performance
* Adhere to Melton Entertainment Park Code of Conduct and Diversity policy
* Adhering to Melton Entertainment Park values, policies and procedures, in particular, Food Handling and Hygiene Standards, Workplace Health & Safety, OH&S, Stock Control and Rotation
* Participating in performance reviews according to Melton Entertainment Park policy.
* Self directed learning and development as well as undertaking any required training.
* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in work processes and procedures and adapt to change in workplace practices.
* Perform any other duty that may be reasonably regarded as relevant to the job as directed by management.
People Management
* Lead by example and support all staff to conduct their day to day duties in a competent, friendly and efficient manner
* Communicate Melton Entertainment Park's directions, strategies and goals
* Promote teamwork, personal presentation and image
* Recognise and commend good performance/results.
* Assist senior management with identification of staff training needs and to formulate training and development plans
* Identify unacceptable performance and carry out improvement plan
* Maintain strong working relationships with other departments.
Key Qualifications
Key qualifications include but not limited to:
* Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
* Food Handlers Certificate
* Detailed knowledge of professional kitchen standards
* Delivery of great quality food across all departments.
* Culinary Creativity and menu design
* Hands on chef with the ability to cope with the rigours of shift work
* Effective team player with a friendly nature
* Assist Exec Chef to review and monitor supplier cost and quality
* Able to successfully manage a large-scale bistro and functions operation
* Capable of assisting Exec Chef with maintaining food budgets
* Knowledge of ordering and stock control
* Assist with recruitment, supervision and training of cooks and kitchen staff
* Focused attitude towards customer service
* High level of personal grooming and hygiene standards
Availability
Must be available to work a rotating roster including days, nights, weekends and all major events.
In return excellent benefits are on offer including competitive salary, free onsite car parking, staff discounts, training and career development.
Apply Now
For more information, please refer to the position description
If you like the sound of this opportunity and have something special to offer, we'd like to hear about it APPLY ONLINE today.
We thank everyone for their application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo background checks in accordance with company policy including a police check.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining people from a diverse background, including but not limited to, those identifying as LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people from cultural and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with a disability.
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