Commis Chef
Location: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 9 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-44011
Company: Patina at Alumni Court
Join a university ranked in the world’s top 50
No split shifts or public holidays
17% superannuation contributions and 17.5% annual leave loading
Based at the Picturesque St Lucia
Join our team at Patina at Alumni Court, a modern, contemporary restaurant located on the University of Queensland's St Lucia campus. As a Commis Chef, you'll play a key role in producing high-quality restaurant and function food, working alongside our talented Sous Chef. Our restaurant offers a unique shared dining experience with a focus on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. You'll also have the opportunity to cater to both on-site and off-site events.
To succeed in this role, you'll need to be available to work 38 hours per week on a flexible seven-day roster, including weekends and evenings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Food Production: Produce all food for Patina at Alumni Court and in-house/outside catering events.
- Quality Control: Maintain high food quality standards and ensure adherence to recipes.
- Inventory Management: Manage stock, including receiving, storage, rotation, and stocktakes.
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards, maintain a hygienic workspace, and accurately record temperatures for cold storage and incoming stock.
- Operational Support: Prepare mise en place, inform the chef of maintenance issues, and assist with general kitchen duties.
About UQ:
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions & 17.5% annual leave loading
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- UQ Study for Staff
- On campus childcare options
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
About You:
As a passionate chef with a strong foundation in a la carte and banquet food production, you'll thrive in our dynamic culinary environment. Your expertise in kitchen procedures, combined with a genuine passion for food and current trends, will be invaluable. We're seeking a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a commitment to workplace health and safety. A valid driving license is also essential. If you're ready to join our team and contribute your culinary talents, apply now!
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
Work Rights:
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Questions?
To discuss this role please contact Nicholas Foat – Sous Chef at n.foat@uq.edu.au
For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must supply the following documents:
Other Information:
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Please note that candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as UQ reserves the right to close this application process early.
Applications close: 06/11/2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-44011).
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