The Opportunity
Work at an award-winning tourism venue and enjoy free parking, free gym membership and a competitive salary.
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is seeking customer focused, passionate and hardworking individuals to fill the Assistant Chef de Cuisine role within APH Catering and Events.
The APH Catering and Events team delivers an in-house food and beverage operation across Parliament House. The team prides itself on providing premium catering and event services to building occupants ranging from small private dining rooms to large spaces such as the Great Hall. There are also several cafes and restaurants, including a public café, staff dining room, private dining areas, coffee venues, in-room dining and corporate catering.
The APH Catering and Events team is growing, and we are looking for upcoming and experienced Assistant Chef de Cuisine to join our mission. Our work is important and ensures those who work in Australian Parliament House have convenient access to exceptional food, coffee, and event services.
Who we are looking for
The successful applicant will have professional experience in the delivery of food services/catering in various sections within a commercial kitchen, ideally in a multi-faceted venue and, preferably within high quality and high-capacity venues. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary skills and qualities to deliver exceptional catering outcomes for DPS.
If you believe that you are a good fit for DPS and have the requisite skills and aptitude to contribute to the delivery of exceptional services and experiences, we want to hear from you.
Job Specific Requirements:
* Evidence of successful completion of a trade qualification in pastry and baking.
* A minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience as a qualified pastry chef, with at least 2 years' experience as a lead pastry chef.
* Expertise in catering, banqueting, a la carte, bistro, and/or café operations highly desirable.
* The occupant of this position must be willing to work according to a roster and work overtime if required. Overtime and penalty rates apply.
* The occupant of this position may be required to always wear a uniform as directed and present in a professional manner when on duty.
* This position requires duties that are physical in nature – moving stock, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling.
* The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.
At DPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people.