Overview
- Agile, high-volume kitchens across iconic venues with diverse and creative menus.
- Opportunities for professional growth, training, and cross-venue collaboration.
- Deliver memorable guest experiences with clear conservation and education messaging.
The Position: Restaurant Associates has an enviable track record of working with some of the most prestigious venues and corporations in the world.
From grand gala events to intimate gatherings, we provide bespoke food solutions and exceptional dining experiences.
Calling all culinary trailblazers! Bring your flavour to life at one of our iconic venues—Melbourne Zoo, National Gallery of Victoria, or Werribee Open Range Zoo—where every plate sparks curiosity and delight.
Create vibrant, sustainable menus that wow guests from all over the world, lead a passionate team, and cook up unforgettable experiences across a range of functions and events—from corporate functions to weddings.
If you crave creativity, impact, and a dash of adventure, this is your stage.
Apply now and serve joy with every bite.
The Position:
- Prepare, cook, and present food for café, kiosks, and catered events, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Manage your section during service with efficiency, maintaining hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP).
- Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering, and collaborate with the team for smooth kitchen operations.
- Mentor junior chefs and apprentices, fostering skill development.
- Contribute to menu planning and daily specials to enhance offerings.
Qualifications :
- Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or senior cook, with Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and efficient kitchen operations.
- Ability to perform well in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication, teamwork skills, and flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.
- Passionate about fresh, seasonal ingredients, sustainability, and committed to professional growth.
Benefits :
- Multiple salary packaging options to make your dollar go further.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers.
- Access to 100+ retail discounts.
- Clear career paths and support to achieve your goals.
- We are an ecological and socially forward operation – committed to minimising food waste and single use plastic.
We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all.
If you require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, please reach out to us on either 1300TALENT.
Our people’s unique backgrounds, experience, and abilities are at the heart of our vibrant workforce.
We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued.
By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation.
We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability.
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Required Skill Profession
Hospitality & Leisure