City of Perth

Head Cook

• $77,636 - $81,431, plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent
• CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

The Head Cook is a dynamic and essential leader at the heart of the Community Centre! You will oversee the bustling commercial kitchen, crafting delicious meals for a vibrant Monday-to-Friday service, including breakfast, lunch, and morning/afternoon teas. With creativity and skill, you will play a key role in nourishing the community and making every dining experience unforgettable!

Reporting to the Supervisor Citiplace Community Centre, your responsibilities would primarily include:

• Manage a commercial kitchen preparing food for service of breakfast, lunch and morning/afternoon teas, plus special events and outside catering;
• Devise and cost menus with due regard to nutrition, budget, availability, seasonality, and patron appeal;
• Supervise a team including paid staff, volunteers and students to deliver a high standard of customer service, including counter and table service and accurate operation of a Point of Sale/EFTPOS system; and
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas and with equipment.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Demonstrated experience in varied food preparation for large numbers of people;
• Relevant Hospitality/Catering qualification;
• Sound organisational and time management skills;
• Demonstrated ability to relate to customers and motivate a team; and
• Excellent menu planning and costing skills.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
• Fitness for work via a pre-employment medical; and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5pm AWST on Sunday, 15 December 2024. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.