We're a growing organic, gut-friendly ready-made meals business moving into a bigger production space and building out our kitchen team from the ground up.
We're after someone who can take real ownership of the kitchen: running production, building and leading a team, developing our recipes, and helping shape how this business operates as it grows.Key responsibilitiesOwn day-to-day and weekly production planning to meet demand, and manage prep, cook, packaging with consistency and precisionRecruit, train and roster a new kitchen team, and lead them day to dayLead recipe development with recent delicious and exciting dishes, seasonal menus, and refining what we already makeMaintain and build on our existing food safety program (records, training, audits)Manage stock, ordering and supplier relationshipsFood costing and marginsHelp plan and set up the new Clifton Hill space (equipment, workflow, systems)



before and during the moveAbout youReal experience running a high-volume or production kitchenConfidence building systems and processesStrong understanding of food safety and complianceStrong command of costings, margins and orderingA genuine belief that food is medicine.
You understand food provenance, nutrition and seasonality, and can build a menu where people can feel and taste the love around thatEnjoy the challenge of cooking to meet different allergy and food sensitivity requirements, not daunted by itPassionate about being part of a business at this growth stage and helping take it to the next levelBe careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys.
If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Head Chef & Production Lead - Recipe Innovation & Growth (Melbourne)
🏢 The Sweet Potato Kitchen
📍 Melbourne