Cook | Nowra

ESS delivers the best hospitality and catering services to many Government sites in Australia and around the world. Our leading edge catering systems mean that delivering a fantastic customer service experience is always our aim. We thrive on the challenge ….. and we get the job done safely!

The Position

Thanks to the growth of our Defence business in Australia, we are currently recruiting for a Full Time Cook to join our team at HMAS Creswell. On an average day you will be responsible for catering and functions for our Defence personnel. You must have catering experience, including bulk meal production, and outstanding customer service.

Key Duties

• Preparing buffet style bulk cooking for Breakfast and Lunch or Dinner and Desserts
• You will offer guidance and support to the kitchen team where needed
• Ensure all OH&S compliance is achieved
• Working on your own, unsupervised or within a team of Chefs depending on the size of the site
• Ensuring all catering controls are in place and wastage is kept to the minimum
• Provide exceptional customer service when interacting with residents

The Person

• Bulk Catering experience (essential), bulk cooking, Function experience highly desirable
• HACCP Food handling experience
• Attention to detail and great time management is a must
• Flexible and adaptive nature, able to fit in with changing teams
• You will be passionate about food and presentation
• You will have the ability to work under pressure and deliver when it counts
• Flexible with on call requirements and available for weekends
• Must have own transport (No public transport available)

If you are looking for a challenging role and want to join a team that shares your commitment to quality, safety, teamwork and “can-do safely”. Click apply now.

As you will understand, Government establishments need to be highly secure. This means that due to Government security clearance requirements the successful applicant must be an Australian Citizen and will be subject to an Australian Federal Police check.