Casual Chef / Food Production – Otto's Market Precinct
Otto's Market Precinct | Townsville, QLD
Casual position | Full-time hours available for the right candidate
About the Role
Otto's Market Precinct is looking for a reliable and experienced
Chef / Food Production Team Member
to join our
Homemade
department.
This is a hands-on role working within our dedicated preparation kitchen, producing a range of fresh, quality food products for sale throughout Otto's Market Precinct.
While the position is offered on a
casual basis
, there is the opportunity for
consistent, full-time hours for the right candidate
.
This role would suit a chef who enjoys production, preparation and working as part of a busy team, and who takes pride in producing high-quality food efficiently and consistently.
What You'll Be Doing
Working within the Homemade preparation kitchen, your day-to-day responsibilities will include and not limited to:
Preparing and producing food for
Otto's Homemade range
Preparing meals and products for
retail cabinets and displays
Producing
bulk food items for retail sale
Preparing ingredients and completing daily mise en place
Following recipes, production specifications and portion requirements
Cooking and preparing a variety of food products in a commercial kitchen environment
Preparing products in accordance with daily production schedules
Portioning, weighing, packaging and labelling finished products
Maintaining consistent quality, presentation and portion control
Ensuring food is prepared, stored and handled in accordance with food safety requirements
Completing temperature checks and other required food safety procedures
Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic preparation area
Cleaning and sanitising equipment, benches and work areas throughout the day
Correctly storing ingredients and finished products




Monitoring stock levels and communicating when ingredients or supplies are required
Minimising food waste through appropriate preparation, storage and stock rotation
Working efficiently to meet production deadlines
Assisting with general kitchen duties as required
Working closely with the Homemade team to ensure daily production requirements are met
What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Previous experience working as a
Chef, Cook or in commercial food production
Experience working in a
busy commercial kitchen or food production environment
Strong food preparation and cooking skills
An understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
The ability to follow recipes and production specifications accurately
Good organisation and time-management skills
The ability to work efficiently and independently
Robust attention to detail and consistency
A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
The ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
A strong focus on quality, cleanliness and food presentation
Qualification
A formal
Chef/Cook qualification is desirable but not necessarily essential
for the right candidate.
Relevant commercial kitchen or food production experience will be considered.
Hours
This is a
casual position
, with
consistent/full-time hours available for the right candidate
.
Availability may include early starts, weekdays and weekends depending on production requirements.
Why Join Us?
You'll be joining a growing food production operation within
Otto's Market Precinct
, working with a team focused on producing quality, fresh food for our customers.
If you're a motivated chef who enjoys preparation and production work and wants reliable hours with the opportunity to grow within the business, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Casual Chef / Food Production – Otto'S Market Precinct (Townsville)
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