Casual Chef De Partie

Job No: USU4124
Location: Camperdown, Sydney, NSW

  • Work alongside professional chefs to deliver amazing food
  • Prestigious and convenient working location on the University of Sydney Main Campus
  • Gain valuable practical experience

 

 

 

 

 

WHO WE ARE

We are Australia’s largest and oldest Student Union. We are about students on Campus. As the primary provider of coffee & food on campus, we have a wide range of cafes and quick service venues that include our own Food Truck & Coffee Van.

We are committed to a sustainable future for our campus community and have made commitments ensuring sustainability is embedded into everything we provide – from our events and cafés to our student programs and facilities.

We care about your development so we offer two full days of paid training to help build your barista & customer service skills so you can become a coffee connoisseur & customer service star. 

 

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for enthusiastic Chef de Parties with a love for great food and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service to join our growing team at the University of Sydney main campus.

This is an opportunity to be part of a fresh and dynamic team and culture. We want someone who can really bring positivity and a motivational personality to the team!

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Sharing your winning smile and “can do” attitude to help support the kitchen team in delivering excellent experiences to our customers

  • Being responsible for the quality production and presentation of all products leaving the kitchen
  • Completing ordering processes as required to ensure correct stock is always on hand
  • Assisting with the control of food costs and the minimisation of wastage
  • Using your knowledge of our menu to make your customers feel welcome and that their satisfaction and repeat business are your top priority 

 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

  • At least 2 years’ recent experience working in a fast-paced cafe or restaurant environment

  • Knowledge of HACCP and Work Health and Safety Regulations and requirements
  • Breakfast, sandwich & salad experience
  • Tertiary qualifications in hospitality or commercial cookery
  • TAFE Workplace Hygiene or Food Safety Supervisor Certificate or equivalent
  • A commitment to the continual improvement of food and service quality
  • The demonstrated understanding of excellent customer service
  • A flexible 'can do' attitude towards work
  • The ability to lift up to 15 kilograms
  • A current Australian Provisional Driver’s License or above

 

THE PERKS

  • A daily meal allowance to be used at all USU outlets
  • Access to a range of discounts on thousands of products such as life insurance, mobile phones and even gaming equipment!

 

THE PAY

$34.10 (inclusive of 25% casual loading) per hour + 12% Superannuation 

 

HOURS OF WORK

This is a casual role: rotating roster up to 38 hours per week, Monday to Sunday between 7am - 11:30pm

 

IDEAL START DATE

Immediate Start

 

HOW TO APPLY

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

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ABOUT THE USU

The USU (University of Sydney Union) is proudly Australia’s oldest and largest not-for-profit student organisation, dedicated to providing students with the best possible university experience. 

Led by a student board elected by our members, the USU provides fun things on campus, such as festivals, events and parties. We manage a diverse range of programs, including an active volunteering program and a Language Exchange, to name a few. In addition, we support over 200 Clubs and Societies as well as operate bars, food and retail outlets across campus, providing great coffee, affordable fresh food, graduation gown hire and official USYD merchandise

 

We are committed to promoting a workplace of equal opportunities. We promote healthy living and aims to protect the health and safety of staff, members and visitors to the University by providing a Smoke-Free Workplace. We do not accept unsolicited agency applications.

USU is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life. Help make us better by joining our team. 

Due to the volume of applications received, shortlisted applicants will be contacted within approximately 4 weeks of the role’s closing date (or 4 weeks from the date of application if there is no specified closing date).

                  

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