Casual Chef / Food Production - Otto'S Market Precinct

Casual Chef / Food Production - Otto'S Market Precinct

Ottos Group | Townsville City, Queensland, AU

Posted a month ago

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Description

Job Description


Otto's Market Precinct Townsville, QLD Casual position Full-time hours available for the right candidate


About the Role


Otto's Market Precinct is looking for a reliable and experienced Chef / Food Production Team Member to join our Homemade department.


This is a hands-on role working within our dedicated preparation kitchen, producing a range of fresh, quality food products for sale throughout Otto's Market Precinct. While the position is offered on a casual basis , there is the opportunity for consistent, full-time hours for the right candidate .


This role would suit a chef who enjoys production, preparation and working as part of a busy team, and who takes pride in producing high-quality food efficiently and consistently.


What You'll Be Doing


Working within the Homemade preparation kitchen, your day-to-day responsibilities will include and not limited to:



  • Preparing and producing food for Otto's Homemade range

  • Preparing meals and products for retail cabinets and displays

  • Producing bulk food items for retail sale

  • Preparing ingredients and completing daily mise en place

  • Following recipes, production specifications and portion requirements

  • Cooking and preparing a variety of food products in a commercial kitchen environment

  • Preparing products in accordance with daily production schedules

  • Portioning, weighing, packaging and labelling finished products

  • Maintaining consistent quality, presentation and portion control

  • Ensuring food is prepared, stored and handled in accordance with food safety requirements

  • Completing temperature checks and other required food safety procedures

  • Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic preparation area

  • Cleaning and sanitising equipment, benches and work areas throughout the day

  • Correctly storing ingredients and finished products

  • Monitoring stock levels and communicating when ingredients or supplies are required

  • Minimising food waste through appropriate preparation, storage and stock rotation

  • Working efficiently to meet production deadlines

  • Assisting with general kitchen duties as required

  • Working closely with the Homemade team to ensure daily production requirements are met


What We're Looking For


The successful candidate will ideally have:



  • Previous experience working as a Chef, Cook or in commercial food production

  • Experience working in a busy commercial kitchen or food production environment

  • Strong food preparation and cooking skills

  • An understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements

  • The ability to follow recipes and production specifications accuratelyGood organisation and time-management skills

  • The ability to work efficiently and independently

  • Strong attention to detail and consistency

  • A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team

  • The ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

  • A strong focus on quality, cleanliness and food presentation


Qualification


A formal Chef/Cook qualification is desirable but not necessarily essential for the right candidate. Relevant commercial kitchen or food production experience will be considered.


Hours


This is a casual position , with consistent/full-time hours available for the right candidate .


Availability may include early starts, weekdays and weekends depending on production requirements.


Why Join Us?


You'll be joining a growing food production operation within Otto's Market Precinct , working with a team focused on producing quality, fresh food for our customers.


If you're a motivated chef who enjoys preparation and production work and wants reliable hours with the opportunity to grow within the business, we'd love to hear from you.


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