About The Role The position of Chef de Partie is accountable for supporting the management of the CANTEEN / Student Catering operation and the day-to-day running of the kitchen. From this kitchen, CANTEEN delivers a subsidised catering service for students on the UNSW campus, where students can reliably access a nutritious meal for $5. CANTEEN’S vision is to be resourceful, think outside of the box and aim to use creativity to be able to affect the community we serve as much as possible, both in volume and quantity.

The role supports the coordination of food preparation, service, and stock-taking, as well as guiding other cooks to complete their tasks effectively and efficiently. CANTEEN needs someone familiar with bulk cooking. Production, buffet or banqueting experience is also highly regarded.

This position is suited to a chef who can follow recipes accurately, work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, confidently oversee and instruct other cooks to complete tasks safely, able to follow a standard and be open to constant growth, improvement as well as being able to maintain a friendly and welcoming environment.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

- Bulk cooking rotating weekly menus.
- Ensure a high-quality standard of food is prepared and maintained in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Have a complete understanding of Food Safety legislative requirements and manage food Safety in accordance with these requirements.
- Fill temperature logs, cleaning schedules and other forms as required by the food safety plan.
- Assist the efficient and accurate administration of stock and portion control.
- Participate and be part of the creation of creative seasonal menu inspiration and input in consultation with the Food & Beverage Manager to best serve students.




- Ensure proper storage of perishables and stock rotation.
- Ensure all kitchen areas are maintained in a clean, tidy and safe manner.
- Support and coach casual Food & Beverage Attendants in correct portioning, meal presentation, and efficient service expectations.
- Ability to identify, prioritise and implement cost effective solutions, respecting Arc’s status as a not-for-profit organisation.

Selection Criteria

- Certificate III in commercial cookery or similar
- 3+ years of experience as a Chef de Partie or similar positions
- Demonstrated experience in a bulk-cooking setting, such as banqueting, catering, large buffets or large kitchen operations
- Great knife skills and efficient with tasks
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate, train and supervise others in a commercial kitchen environment
- Knowledge of current food trends, innovation and best practice
- Seasonal menu planning and understanding of budget constraints
- Demonstrated experience at filling kitchen documentation as required, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules and other forms as required by the food safety plan

Desirable

- Current Food Safety Supervisors Certificate.
- HACCP or similar experience.

What We Can Offer You

- A casual hourly rate of $36.81/ hr
- A unique opportunity to positively impact students
- A fun, fast and driven environment with lots of potential for learning and growth
- Awesome professional experience working in a sector leading organisation
- Convenient location on UNSW Kensington Campus

Applications close on Thursday 1 October 11:59pm. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you would like to apply, submit the following:
1. Your resume (one page)
2. A covering letter addressing the selection criteria, including your availability Monday- Friday.

📌 Chef de Partie (Canteen) (Kensington)
🏢 Arc - UNSW Student Life
📍 Kensington