Canteen Chef (Permanent Part-Time) - Echuca

Culture and Benefits

At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
 

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People
   

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.
 

About Our Role

Simplot Australia are currently seeking applications for an experienced Chef to work on a permanent part-time basis at our Echuca based food manufacturing facility. The Echuca site harks back to 1978 when it was originally owned by Plumrose, who commenced operating it as a tomato paste plant, which is still a core part of our operations. However, today the site also produces products under our Leggo’s, Edgell, Chicken Tonight, Raguletto and Harvest brands.

Reporting to our Canteen Supervisor, the successful candidate will work within our busy site based canteen providing a full range of breakfast, lunch, evening meals & site catering in a safe, hygienic and timely manner whilst also providing a high level of customer service.
 

This position has set work hours across a Mon-Fri roster as listed below;

• Monday to Friday 0700hrs – 1300hrs
• Thursday in addition to 0700hrs – 1300hrs + 1700hrs – 2100hrs to cook the evening meal

What You Will Do

• Assist with food preparation
• Provision of catering for site based functions and events
• Adhere to the canteen food safety management plan
• Ensure that a high level of quality and customer service levels are offered to site based staff within the agreed canteen operating times
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness & hygiene are continued to meet internal quality and food safety policies.
• Unloading / packing of received stock items
   

About You

• 100% commitment to health and safety in the workplace
• Passionate about preparation of quality meals (experience in a canteen or café environment would be an advantage) Possess excellent customer service skills
• Possess excellent customer service skills
• Numerical competency and the ability to use a cash register / till / EFTPOS terminal
• Reliability with the ability to work independently
• A high level of energy & enthusiasm for the position, whilst assisting with the continuous improvement of the Canteen facility
• Possess a cooking related trade certification (would be advantageous)
   

The Perks

• Ordinary hourly rates of $28.85ph & overtime (where applicable)
• Fully supplied and laundered uniform + boots + PPE
• Supportive team environment
• On-site soft tissue specialist appointments
• Income Protection Insurance
   

Please click the "Apply" button to submit your covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up to date resume (must include 2x work related referees) Please note, you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT Friday 17TH JANUARY 2025 - Simplot reserve the right to commence recruitment activities prior to advert closing date.