University of Queensland Union – Saint Lucia QLD

About University of Queensland Union (UQU)

University of Queensland Union (UQU) is one of Australia's oldest, largest, and most representative university unions. We are led by students, not-for-profit, and have been independent since day one. We're not your typical employer, and we don't want to be.

We're a team of organisers, creatives, advocates, and community-builders. We are students backing students, choosing representation over hierarchy, and real impact over red tape.

We take our work seriously and thousands of students rely on us every day.

UQU supports 220 clubs and societies, our food and retail outlets, runs campus-defining events, and embed free food initiatives like Kampus Kitchen and Morning Marmalade to make sure no student goes without.

Right now, you'll see UQU has a lot on our plate – we're working hard to build and grow, and are actively investing in the ways we work, lead, and support our people. We're focused on getting our foundations right — a culture that makes a real difference.

We're currently going through an organisational review and a period of change, and as part of this we have a number of roles to fill, meaning there's genuine opportunity to grow with us and shape how the organisation works.

When you join UQU, you won't just witness the uplift, you'll help drive it. Here, you'll have a genuine opportunity to use and build your skills, and leave your mark, there's no other workplace quite like it.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a motivated and passionate Chef de Partie to join our hospitality team at St Lucia.



This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to continue developing their culinary career within a fast-paced and collaborative kitchen environment.

Reporting to the Head Chef, the Chef de Partie plays an important role in the daily operation of a high-performing commercial kitchen. This position contributes to delivering quality, consistent food and efficient kitchen operations, while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and operational excellence.

While this is a casual role, there is the opportunity to work up to 38 hours during semester peaks, with hours for this role being Monday, Thursday, and Friday, depending on business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Service & Food Production

- Prepare and present food to recipe, menu and portion standards
- Support consistent, efficient kitchen service and mise en place
- Maintain a clean, organised workstation and follow portion control to minimise waste
- Support section operations with a degree of autonomy, and mentor junior kitchen staff

Food Safety & Compliance

- Maintain food safety, hygiene and WHS standards in line with SOPs and UQU policy
- Complete food safety records accurately and report concerns, faults or incidents promptly

Stock & Cost Control





- Monitor stock rotation, quality and use-by dates; support stocktakes
- Report shortages promptly and use ingredients/resources cost-effectively

Team & Operations

- Support the Chef and kitchen team with daily operations and ad hoc duties
- Contribute to a positive team environment and participate in training/meetings
- Previous experience leading small teams is highly regarded

About You

We’re after someone who has:

A Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience

Current Food Safety certification, or willingness to obtain

1–2 years’ experience in a commercial kitchen environment

Experience leading or supervising a team is highly regarded

Sound knowledge of food preparation, food safety and safe food handling practices

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment while maintaining quality standards

Strong communication, teamwork and time management skills

Has knowledge of stock control, food presentation standards and kitchen WHS requirements

Why Join UQU?

Work within a supportive and team-oriented team environment

Opportunity to further develop your culinary skills and hospitality career

Staff discounts across UQU outlets (including coffee!)

Vibrant and fast-paced campus environment

Access to ongoing training and development opportunities

Opportunity to develop within a large, diverse and fast-paced hospitality operation

Due to theanticipatedhigh volume ofapplications,only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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