School Canteen Chef
2025-03-19
The Details:
- Permanent Part Time position
- 35 hours per week
- 38 weeks per year - school terms only - school holidays off
- Shifts between 7am – 2pm, Monday to Friday (no weekends)
- $34 per hour plus super
About:
Vanilla Blue, an award-winning Sydney-based catering company, is seeking a dedicated Site Chef to join our vibrant team in Pennant Hills. This role is perfect for a parent with school aged children, or someone looking to have better work life balance.
The successful applicant will be joining a new canteen added to our Schools division. Brand new canteen fit out, a fresh cafe-style menu, serving nourishing meals to students at a leading private girls school.
Our canteen offering includes premium cafe style hot and cold foods, rotating menus, and daily specials. Providing a mix of items such as house-made burgers, salads, wraps, pastas, sushi, baked goods.
Responsibilities:
- Menu Preparation: Preparing and packing hot meals, daily core menu items, and seasonal specials
- Stock Management: Ordering, rotation, and stocktaking
- Hygiene and Safety: Adherence to food hygiene and safety practices
- Catering: Onsite canteen catering, and small events as required
- Service: Fast, effective service with a positive attitude
- Efficient Kitchen Operations: Adherence to Canteen Chef operational timeline, COGS control, and food safety standards.
Desired Experience:
- 2 years' experience in kitchens, catering, and food preparation
- Previous experience in school or university kitchens is highly regarded
- Strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
- Punctuality, reliability, and teamwork
- Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (minimum Cert 3) or equivalent.
Benefits:
- Seasonal, cafe style menu
- Brand new canteen fit out
- Onsite and street parking available
- Free daily staff meals during shifts
- A supportive environment
- Newly established and inclusive team, help shape the culture
- Busy, exciting work environment - you won't be bored!
- Uniform provided
If you're passionate about wholesome, delicious food and want to join our energetic team, please apply. Successful candidates will need a Working with Children Check, Food Safety Certificate and Food Allergens certificate. Our recruitment process includes a 2-day trial and reference checks.
This role is not open for sponsorship.