We are seeking an experiencedChefto join our Hospitality team!
This is apart-timeopportunitybasedin Baxter at Sages Cottage Farm.
In this position, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and presenting high-quality meals while maintaining food safety standards, supporting efficient kitchen operations, and ensuring an exceptional dining experience for all patrons.
Work pattern: Saturday - Tuesday; 8am – 4:06pm.
Enjoy a better work-life balance with no night shifts, split shifts or public holiday work.
What you'll need to succeed
A minimum of two years' experience in a commercial kitchen
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Strong cooking skills and a passion for producing high-quality food
Solid understanding of food handling procedures and food hygiene practices
Experience in menu planning and food preparation
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to proactively resolve issues and foster positive relationships with all stakeholders
Ability to work as part of a team and independently with people of all abilities
Excellent time management skills and the ability to think laterally
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards
A professional, reliable and service-focused approach to work
A demonstrated commitment to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), cultural diversity, and compliance with all relevant legislation
Must haves
Right to work in Australia
NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate – Participate in safe food handling practices (Desirable)
A supportive and collaborative work culture
Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per annum, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment
Professional development and training
Career opportunities and pathways
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Access to employee benefits and discounts.
This includes discounts for Endota Spa and more.
About Wallara




Wallara Australia is a unique non-profit organization based in Melbourne's South East.
Every day weprovide creative services for Australia's largest minority group – people with disabilities.We coach them to grow as individuals, to work productively, toexplore their communities and to live the way they choose.
Why a career with Wallara?
Because when you join Wallara, you'll join a movement!
We're driving social change for people with different abilities and we're having a good time doing it!
We're passionate, professional, and purposeful about our mission.
We also value innovation, collaboration and celebration.
It's just the way we roll!
If you believe the future is inclusive, you'll feel right at home with us.
**** South East Business Employer of Choice Award winner
This award recognises organisations that are committed to investing in the development of their people.
We do this by reinforcing shared values with a united purpose which establishes a distinct Employee Value Proposition.
We also invest in wellbeing, promote work life balance, have a talent growth strategy that demonstrates best practice and are creating a culture of business excellence.
The Wallara Way:
Be creative and push the boundaries
Think client first
Do the right thing
Together we make a difference
Have fun and celebrate awesomeness
Recruitment process
Your application will be reviewed against the position requirements.
If shortlisted, we'll contact you by email or phone to arrange a phone screening interview.
If you progress beyond the phone screening, we'll invite you to a formal in-person interview.
While we will consider all requests, availability may depend on what can reasonably be provided.
Our clients come from all communities and so do our people.
Wallara is an equal prospect employer – all abilities and from every walk of life, inclusion is why we exist.
If you share our values and want to drive social change to empower people with different abilities, Wallara may be your next workplace.
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📌 Chef (Melbourne)
🏢 Wallara Australia
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