Chef

The School
Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys school of about 2000 students (Years 5 to12) overlooking the Brisbane CBD. The School maintains a 150-year strong tradition of academic excellence extensive cocurricular activities and student wellbeing programs. We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated and professional staff who provide an exceptional learning environment responsive to the needs of our students.

Our Community
At Brisbane Grammar School we take pride in our dedicated and professional staff who are part of the Schools achievements. The School values professionalism and fosters a dynamic culture of innovation and collaboration. The School supports creativity within a supportive environment where teamwork is encouraged both within and across disciplines.

Child Protection Commitment
At Brisbane Grammar School the safety and wellbeing of our students are paramount. The School is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment. Candidates must disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children.

About the role
To produce and maintain high quality standards of food preparation and service within the controlled cost parameters. Assist with all catering within Brisbane Grammar School contributing to the overall performance of the department. Assisting to the general hygiene and cleanliness of the work area to meet the highest standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all aspects of the day-to-day operations are technically correct and within established guidelines
• Commitment to produce product and service of the highest quality
• To be professional and to get the Job done effectively and efficiently
• To follow established standards and be consistent at what we do
• To communicate and present ourselves effectively
• To actively contribute to a broad service to our customers clients and school community
• To follow food production for boarding events and functions and actively contribute to menu design.
• To work cohesively and productively within your team
• To be cost conscious
• To regard health and safety of staff and visitors to the school as a priority
• To attend meetings and participate in training programs when requested

Additional Information / Other Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform duties also aid and undertake any duties within the role as directed by the Senior chef.
• Flexibility to work and meet the demands/needs of the catering department.
• Assist with the control of quality and quantity of goods purchased.
• Ensure standards of cleanliness hygiene and safety are met
• Willingness to learn more to improve job performance

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• General cleaning duties
• Food production and handling
• Meet all work demands and requirements
• Punctuality
• Work availability

Hours of work
Must be available to work in a rotating roster and weekends. No late finishes.

Essential Skills / Competencies

• Strong knowledge of food procedures and processes
• Ability to work within a diverse team environment
• Health and Safety awareness of food service
• Maintain good client and staff relationships
• Ensuring correctly selected chemicals and methods are used for cleaning
• Manage workflow demands and processes
• Flexibility to workload and demands
• Understanding of portion control measures storage and handling and wastage

Desirable skills and attitudes

• Worked in several diverse food establishments
• Proven track record worked in restaurants and or hotel experience
• Quality control of food standards principles and technique
• Stock control and labelling
• Positive response to requests
• Work with minimal supervision
• Getting the Job done nothing is too much trouble attitude
• Courteous and respectful towards each and everyone
• Consistent punctual and reliable
• Ability to follow instructions

Required Licenses / Certifications

• A positive notice and a Blue Card through the Public Safety Business Agency (PSBA).
• Chemical safety and handling
• Commercial Cooks/Trade Certificate
• Workplace hygiene procedures
• Occupational health and safety
• Food Safety Certification (Im Alert)

What can BGS offer you

Competitive hourly rate Free onsite parking
Opportunities for professional development and learning opportunities
Access to rewards and benefits via external providers
State-of-the-art facilities and technology innovation
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Active Staff Social Club including weekly morning teas and special events
Wellbeing Strategy
Annual free flu vaccinations

Application Process
Brisbane Grammar School recognises the value of diverse thinking and we encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. To better understand what it means to join BGS please review the information on our website and social media accounts before submitting your application. You should also familiarise yourself with our key policies and procedures available on the School website which may assist you during the recruitment process.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to must disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children.

Brisbane Grammar School reserves the right to close the advertisement before the listed closing date.