Do you love cheffing – and not working nights - nearly as much as we love Chocolate?

Chocolate Destinations Group is recruiting for a Chef at our stunning Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery.

The Chocolateries welcome 800,000 visitors each year is one of three in Chocolate Destinations Group established in 2012 in regional locations across Victoria, with additional sites in planning.

Set on 40 acres of landscaped gardens and orchards, 15 minutes from Lilydale in the spectacular Yarra Valley, this unique tourism and hospitality venue has been carefully designed for locals, domestic and international tourists to enjoy year-round.

Our focus on customer service, high-quality standards, amazing festivals, ever-growing retail product range (all made on site) and vibrant all-day café, make locals and travellers alike keen to return time and time again.

About You

- producing results and working in a solid, positive culture
- being part of an amazing venue team giving customers an experience they’ll absolutely rave about,
- delivering on high standards of presentation, cleanliness, attention to detail and procedures that work consistently,
- bringing a ‘can do’, welcoming, fun attitude to work, life and the team you work with
- a fast paced, energetic, dynamic environment -bored with the ho-hum, you love a busy, bustling place (with no nights!)
- working within an amazing location you can be proud of.

This is a wonderful opportunity to carve out your role as a part of our amazing kitchen team. You’ll work with a close-knit team, who are some of the best in the industry, creating wonderful experiences and memories for thousands of visitors each week.

Your Role

Our 300-seat Café is open 7 days per week from 9am to 5pm,



offering casual all-day dining with fresh and delicious food. Serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, you’ll be required for day shifts only so it offers a great work life balance.

The Café and our kitchen is a critical component to the customer experience when visiting our stunning showroom, showcasing over 400 different chocolate products, couverture chocolate production on-site, and in-house ice creamery.

Requirements for the position

- Previous experience in hospitality is an absolute requirement.
- This job is a excellent fit for an entry level candidate with around a year's experience in a busy, fast paced restaurant / cafe environment.
- Certificate IVin Commercial Cookery and/or Diploma in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts or near completion is highly desirable.
- Ability and willingness to assist in the development of current menu items.
- A team player and interest in learning from experienced Chefs.
- Weekendandpublic holiday availability is a must.

Key tasks and responsibilities

- Ensure nutritious, high quality, well prepared, well presented,andenjoyable food is provided to our customers
- Ensure the quality of raw materials are to The Chocolateries' standards.
- Ensure operation of kitchen equipment under your control follows occupational healthandsafety standards.
- Undertake production accurately by ensuring ingredientsandprocesses are to recipe.
- Adhere to all practices relating to food hygiene, preparation, storage,anddisposal.
- Controlandrecord all wastage.
- Embrace our culture program ‘The Chocolateries Way’ and our values of Caring, Commitment and Creativity.
- This is a permanent full-time position working 5 days per week including both weekend days (one weekend day off per month) and all public holidays.

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