Senior Sous Chef

at  Parliament of Victoria

Department of Parliamentary Services
About the role
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to contribute to a quality culinary operation that celebrates seasonal and local Victorian produce at dining facilities and events for a range of clients.
As Senior Sous Chef you will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day kitchen operation, ensuring food is prepared in accordance with the menu and in compliance with safety and sanitation standards. If you would like to contribute to this exciting and unique opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application.
About you

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in coordinating commercial kitchens, while promoting a positive and inclusive workplace culture. In addition, you will have:

• experience in food design, preparation, and service delivery across banqueting, conference and events, a la carte service and in room dining.
• demonstrated mentoring and leadership experience with the ability to provide coaching, guidance, and training; and
• demonstrated experience in the application of OHS, HACCP, food safety regulations and requirements for commercial kitchens and catering functions.

Why join us?
Come to the iconic heritage listed Parliament House and collaborate with a high performing team. We offer a supportive work culture and a flexible work life balance.
Your professional development is important to us, that’s why we have a dedicated learning and development framework, along with development programs and targeted in-house training.
When you excel at your work and initiate innovative solutions or go above and beyond to demonstrate our values, you may be recognised for your efforts through our reward and recognition program.
We believe that our workforce should be reflective of the Victorian community it serves and that is why we seek candidates from diverse backgrounds. Regardless of gender identity, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background we strongly encourage you to apply.
For more information about a career with us, our website.
How to apply
Using the “Apply Now” button, please include your resume and a brief cover letter (1-2 pages) broadly outlining your experience and how it directly relates to the position.
The process from here
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview conducted by a selection panel. This interview may take place in our offices located in the Melbourne CBD or online.
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Accessibility
If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact Parliament’s Recruitment Team via email recruitment@parliament.vic.gov.au or on (03) is 03 8682 2842.
COVID-19 compliance
Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencing employment

Please refer the Job description for details