Job Description
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We are seeking an experienced and passionate Larder Sous Chef to join The Fresh Collective's production kitchen team in Redfern. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for a highly organised chef who takes pride in quality, consistency and beautifully presented food.
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You will lead the larder section across salads, sandwiches, fruit platters, canapés and delivered catering, helping create exceptional food for Sydney's most exclusive events.
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Benefits
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Full-time position with annual salary of $90,000 plus super
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Five-day working week
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Three-minute walk from Redfern Station
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Create dishes for premium events and leading clients
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Excellent work/life balance
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Friendly, motivated and supportive kitchen team
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Be part of a growing national hospitality group
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Strong opportunities for career progression and development
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The Role
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Lead the day-to-day production of the larder section, ensuring all food meets Fresh's high standards for quality, presentation, portioning and taste
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Produce salads, sandwiches, fruit platters, canapés and catering items to Fresh Standard Recipes
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Review weekly internal orders and prepare detailed mise en place lists
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Maintain larder par levels and communicate ordering requirements to the Kitchen Manager
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Check job sheets, accurately record dry and frozen goods, and ensure every order is complete before dispatch
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Brief, guide and supervise larder staff, allocating tasks according to capability and maintaining a productive team environment
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Ensure all food is labelled, dated, rotated and stored correctly to minimise waste
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Coordinate function preparation, packing and final job checks with the kitchen team
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Maintain a clean, organised and food-safe larder section, cool rooms and storage areas
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Uphold Fresh's food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards
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About You
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Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent qualification
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Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Chef de Partie or senior chef in a high-volume catering, production or events kitchen
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Strong larder experience, including salads, sandwiches, platters and canapé production
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A sharp eye for detail and commitment to consistent presentation
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Confident supervisory skills, with the ability to train, motivate and delegate effectively
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Excellent organisation, time management and communication skills
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Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements
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A positive, hands-on attitude and genuine passion for excellent food
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Valid full-time working rights in Australia
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About The Fresh Collective
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The Fresh Collective is a Sydney-based hospitality group also operating in Brisbane, Canberra, and Melbourne. We deliver exceptional experiences and premium food and beverage events, from intimate dinners to grand banquet feasts. With a dedicated team of experienced chefs, event planners and professional wait staff, Fresh is a trusted name in event catering across Australia.
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📌 Sous Chef Production Larder | The Fresh Collective (New South Wales)
🏢 The Fresh Collective
📍 New South Wales