The Ainslie Group has been in Canberra since 1927, and we are proud to have grown into leaders of the Canberra Community through our support of AFL, golf, and hospitability services. We have a well-established, and continually growing, team of over 175 staff and 45,000 members across both our Gungahlin and Ainslie clubs, some of which have been with us for more than 30 years! As a well-recognised and reputable Club Group in the ACT, the Ainslie Group has received a variety of awards for our contribution to the local community. Most recently we were highly commended by Clubs ACT for our Contribution to Sports and Inclusion. We are currently seeking new team members as Qualified Chefs to join our kitchen brigade at both the Ainslie Football and Social Club and Gungahlin Lakes Golf and Community Club. We are looking for team members who are self-starters and thrive in the exciting and fast-paced kitchen environment to join our experienced and hard-working team on a casual or permanent basis. This remuneration for this role is as per the Registered and Licensed Clubs Award 2020. Objectives Reporting to the Head Chef and Sous Chefs, the key objectives of this position is to drive excellence in all aspects of food preparation and service, while contributing to the overall efficient operation of the kitchen. The successful candidates for the role will be working with a variety of internal stakeholders to ensure food quality and consistency throughout the venue, while meeting food safety and sanitation standards daily. Key Responsibilities Food preparation in accordance with restaurant procedures and guidelines Food services duties during the operational hours of the restaurant and any required function catering Maintenance of kitchen and food service storage area cleanliness and organisation Minimising wastage through conscious food preparation methods and goods security Ensuring efficient stock rotation to ensure food quality is maintained Enforcing safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen Adhere to WHS policy and procedures Any other duties as listed in the PD for the role, or as directed by Management Position Requirements Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) (Qualified Chef only) Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a kitchen role A team player, who can lead by example and contribute to the motivation of the team, encouraging a positive culture Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner Flexibility and availability to work around a varying roster, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays Someone with a passion for food trends who is constantly looking at opportunities for professional development Immaculate grooming and hygiene standards Additional Employee Benefits Holistic employee assistance program Opportunities for career progression across a wide range of specialisations Training and development opportunities Supportive team environment Discounted food and coffee on rostered workdays Free parking Additional club benefits APPLICATIONS: If you feel you have the skill set to take on this role within one of Canberra’s leading club groups, please submit your resume, stating relevant experience, on the Seek portal. The Ainslie Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, disability statuses, and other personal characteristics to apply.
