Chef
You might not have heard about Ingenia before, and we tend to fly under the radar. Once you take a look into our dynamic, incredibly fast growing (ASX 200) business with a culture of creating community you'll be surprised by all the opportunities you'll find.
We are a leading Australian property group that own, operate and develop a fast-growing portfolio of Lifestyle communities (land lease communities) and holiday parks across key urban and coastal markets. We employ over 1300 people across 120 parks and communities, with offices in the 3 eastern seaboard states.
Here at Ingenia, you can enjoy working within an organisation that genuinely cares for its people and is committed to creating communities where our residents and visitors can truly belong.
Our F&B operations located at One Mile Beach and Middle Rock are looking for a Chef to lead the culinary team!
About the Role
As a Chef, you will be reporting and working with the F&B Manager, ensuring all guests receive the best culinary experience. You will be responsible for the quality production of all meals and food services whilst meeting budgetary criteria on food and labour costs and assuming responsibility for all cleaning and sanitation involved in production, and service.
Responsibilities
- Lead by example - support, coach, motivate, innovate, and engage the team to be high performers and reach company and team goals
- Ensure the kitchen is appropriately stocked with the produce required to provide a full catering service that meets and exceeds the expectations of customers
- Submit all required ordering for processing in adequate time to order and receive stock
- Provide new and fully costed menus to meet market expectations
- Ensure all produce is used to its full potential and wastage is maintained at a minimum
- Comply with Specific Menu and Menu Standard which includes procedure for managing menu changes as may happen from time to time
- Oversee the daily specials menu
- Ensure the quality and flavour of our food is maintained to the highest standard at all times, with customer satisfaction our core focus
- Complete and oversee the cleaning and sanitation of all areas of the kitchen, equipment, crockery and cutlery
- Ensure that direct reports have a clear understanding of business objectives and accountabilities, and develop and maintain staff engagement and development in those objectives
- Development of weekly rosters to ensure adequate coverage at all times
About You
- Knowledge of HACCP and an understanding of how it relates to our Food Safety Program
- Food Safety Supervisor Accreditation
- Qualification in Commercial Cookery or similar
- Experience leading a team
- Excellent understanding of budget/cost control
- Ability to take constructive feedback and to discuss issues/concerns in a positive, non-confrontational manner for the best outcome
- Self-motivated and pro-active team player
- Well organised, responsive and time conscious
Benefits
Providing an exceptional service to our residents is one of the most important factors for the success of our business. For the successful applicant, we can offer:
- Rewarding and challenging opportunity
- Security working for an ASX listed organisation
- Excellent discounts on Ingenia Holidays
Next Steps
If you wish to join a successful team in a growing company, please click on the apply for this job button and submit your resume.
Please note that to be considered for this role you must be able to work in Australia and be residing in Australia at the time of application. You will be required to complete a National Police History Check if you are successful for this role.
No agencies please.
Other details
- Pay type Hourly
- One Mile NSW 2316, Australia