About OzHarvest:
OzHarvest is a leading food rescue organisation on a mission to ‘Nourish our Country’ by stopping good food from going to waste and delivering it to charities that help feed people in need. Through our education programs and our advocacy work, we hope to inspire others to change behaviour and help reach the national target of halving food waste by 2030.
About the role:
The OzHarvest CFAC Chef position is an exciting, multi-dimensional role, best suited to a friendly
and passionate individual with a strong interest in preventing food waste, improving awareness of
sustainability and social justice and an ability to teach to a high standard. The role involves delivery of OzHarvest’s key corporate engagement program – Cooking for a Cause, a team building cooking session, using rescued/donated food and leading and instructing teams of corporate volunteers to produce meals for the community. As a key customer-facing role, the CFAC Chef conveys the spirit, excitement and innovation of the OzHarvest brand. You must be able to relate with people from diverse backgrounds who may come in with limited experience in a kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Be a positive and effective team member and bring the OzHarvest values to life:
- Apply each of our core values (Connected by a Cause, Nourish & Grow, Boldly Courageous, and With Gratitude) in every one of your actions and decisions
- Demonstrate a clear ability to be supportive towards clients
- Contribute to the successes of the team by being supportive, open & collaborative
- Display a strong awareness of food safety, cleanliness & organisation
- Possess effective time management skills to deliver the class within allotted time frame
- Communicate honestly and openly at all times
Responsibility Area 1: CFAC program delivery:
- Provide excellent service to all OzHarvest stakeholders
- Lead events with passion, motivating and mingling with guests, facilitating discussion about OzHarvest and the work we do
- Critical to success is the ability to constantly engender activity, fun and interest
- Ensuring that appropriate WHS information is conveyed to participants at the start of each session, and ensuring that participant safety is of the highest priority
- Be a point of contact for any queries during classes and resolve any issues that should arise or refer to Lead Chef/ Kitchen Operations Coordinator
Responsibility Area 2: Food preparation and food safety:
- Focusing on creating complete meals, suitable for reheating, while aiming to produce quality rather than quantity
- Ensuring the compliance with hygiene and food safety regulations throughout the entirety of the class, for yourself, all participants and volunteers
- Be willing to be flexible and substitute ingredients for classes if needed
Personal Specifications:
Qualifications:
- Current and Valid Police Check
- Minimum Certificate 3 in hospitality/Commercial cookery
- 5 years’ full time experience inclusive of approved professional cookery training
- Previously employed as a working chef, Chef De Partie, Station Cook/Chef or Restaurant Cook/Chef
- Previous teaching experience is an asset but not essential
- Manual Handling Course
- Current First Aid Certificate
Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
- Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt delivery methods to suit participants
- Team-orientated and (solution focused approach)
- Strong problem solving skills
- An ability to be adaptable, innovative, calm & quick thinking
- Competent and confident in a kitchen environment
- Possess a proven ability to share knowledge & skills in a friendly & relatable manner
- Professional presentation skills;
- Experience in a client facing relationship role;
- Ability to engage with and nurture relationships with CFAC corporate supporters
Personal Abilities and Aptitudes:
- A strong and enthusiastic commitment to spread Oz Harvest’s vision for reducing food waste & social justice
- Possess an energetic, positive and proactive attitude
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Strong communications skills and the ability to build relationships
- Ability to coordinate administration and other projects in a time pressured environment
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong customer service approach
To apply:
Please attach your CV, a cover letter, and include a message as to “Why would you like to work at OzHarvest?” (creativity encouraged!)
Please note that only applications with a cover letter addressing the question above will be shortlisted.
OzHarvest is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity, inclusion and belonging. Please note: If you have a Language or Cultural special consideration, a disability or impairment or use assistive technology, please let us know in your Cover Letter when applying. You can ask a support person to help you through the application and interview process.
