Foodfolk Australia is a leading provider of airline catering services, delivering fresh, high-quality meals to customers across Australia. We'reall about generous servings of fresh, natural produce, prepared by people who love to cook - not by machines. We believe food is more than fuel; it's packed with emotion, culture,discoveryand desire.

We'reexcited to be opening our brandnew,state-of-the-artfacility in Melbourne and areseekingan experienced Executive Chef to lead our current high-volume kitchen operation. This is a unique opportunity to join FoodfolkAustraliaat an exciting stage of our growth. The successful applicant will helpbuild&develop; a high-performingteam andhelp shape the success of our newest facility from day one.

Our ideal team member is more than an accomplished chefyou'llbe a passionate culinary leader with extensive experience in Vietnamese,Thaiand Filipino cuisine.You'llthrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and be committed to delivering exceptional food, developing high-performingteamsand driving operational excellence.

In this role you willbe responsible for:

- Leading the day-to-day operations of a high-volume commercial kitchen.
- Building, leading and developing a high-performing kitchen team.
- Planning and coordinating daily food production to meet customer requirements and operational deadlines.
- Ensuring all meals are preparedin accordance withrecipes,specifications,andportioncontrols.
- Maintaining exceptional standards of food quality,presentation,and consistency.
- Driving compliance with Food Safety, HACCP,GMP,and Workplace Health & Safety requirements.
- Managinglabourplanning,productivity,and rostering tomaximiseoperational efficiency.
- Monitoring food costs, stock levels,inventory,and waste to achieve businessobjectives.
- Working closely with Operations, Production, Procurement, QualityAssurance,and Menu Development teams.




- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality,efficiency,and customer outcomes.

Key Selection Criteria:

- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery.
- At least8 - 10 years'experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef leading a fast-paced, high-volume commercial kitchen.
- Extensive experience preparing and leading the production of authentic Vietnamese, Thai and Filipino cuisine within a high-volume commercial kitchen.
- Demonstrated ability to develop,executeandmaintainauthentic recipes while ensuring consistency,qualityand presentation at scale.
- Strong understanding of traditional ingredients,flavoursand cooking techniques across Vietnamese,Thaiand Filipino cuisines.
- Excellent knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safetylegislationand workplace safety requirements.
- Demonstrated experience leading,coachingand developing high-performing kitchen teams.
- Strongorganisational, productionplanning,andlabourmanagement skills.
- Commercial understanding of food costing, inventory management, stockcontrol,and waste reduction.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business.
- Atleast 3 - 5 years'experienceinairline catering, large-scale catering, foodmanufacturing,or industrial food production.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft 365. Experience using ERP systems such as SAGE is highly regarded.
- A proactive,



hands-on leadership style with the ability to remain calm under pressure and deliver exceptional results in a fast-moving environment.

This is a full-time leadership position and requires flexibility to work across a variety of shifts, including weekends and public holidays, in line with operational requirements.

Please note, as part of our recruitment process candidates willbe requiredto undergo and successfully pass a Pre-Employment Medical (PEM). You will be on your feet for most of the day andrequiredto lift/move heavy items (5 -20kg).

Why Choose Foodfolk?

Our people are the core of ouroperation. We value our staff and work as a close-knit team. We offer benefits such as:

- Free onsite parking.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Ongoing leadership development and career progression opportunities.
- The opportunity to play a key role in launching and leadingFoodfolk'sMelbourne kitchen operation.
- The chance to make a real impact within a growing Australian business.

Values We Live By

We'reall in this together. We support one another and celebrate success as a team.

We bring a positive mindset to every challenge and are always looking for a better way.

Weoperatein a fast-moving industry and pride ourselves on being adaptable, solutions-focusedand reliable.

We are committed to safety,quality,and doing the right thing for our people, customers,community,and environment.

Ifyou'rean experienced Executive Chef looking for an opportunity to lead a new operation, shape a high-performing team and make your mark in a growing business,we'dlove to hear from you.

Foodfolk Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples, Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals of all cultures,backgroundsand identities.

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