Demi Chef

• Customs House

• Cook Grade 4 Load Rate ($63,553 plus 17% super)

• Full-time, Fixed-term position up to 3 years

• Closing date: Sunday 13 November 2022 at 11:00 pm AEST (R-18356)

About This Opportunity  

This is an excellent Opportunity for an enthusiastic Demi Chef supervise the kitchen team for Patina at Customs House, our restaurant at Customs House. Assisting the Executive and Sous Chef in maintaining the high culinary standards and menu development.

Patina at Customs House is a modern and contemporary restaurant offering relaxed dining with an emphasis on paddock to plate philosophy, Patina offers a unique shared dining experience overlooking the Brisbane River. The restaurant is located within Customs House which is one of Brisbane’s heritage icons also includes private event spaces and the kitchen will cater to events both on and offsite.

The successful candidate will take a hands-on approach to the general operations of the kitchen, including the supervision and training of junior staff, involvement in menu planning and execution of outside catering events.

Staff are required to fulfil 38 hours per week across a seven day roster including some weekends, and evenings.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintain a high standard of food production within Customs House and for outside catering

• Maintain a hygienic and tidy work area, storage facilities, refrigerators and the responsible use of all kitchen equipment

• Execute catering events, including involvement in menu planning and implementation

• Maintenance of mis en place for restaurant and events

• Adherence to recipes

• General kitchen duties

• Supervise, train and motivate junior staff

• Assist the Executive Chef with the day to day activities of Customs House as required

• Cost control – kitchen stock, produce ordering, assistance with stocktakes

• Following all requirements in maintaining the Food Safety Plan

• Ordering and receiving of goods, stock, produce, equipment, recording temperatures, stock storage and stock rotation

This role is subject to The University’s Code of Conduct .  

About You

The successful applicant will need to be a permanent Australian Resident or have a Visa with long term current work rights in Australia.  The person needs to maintain a high level of culinary service, have a positive attitude and be a dedicated, professional team member with commitment and motivation.

Selection Criteria

• Completion of apprenticeship in cookery.

• Current BCC Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.

• Strong knowledge of the production of a la carte and banquet foods

• Good knowledge of all kitchen procedures and operations

• A genuine interest in and knowledge of food and current trends

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of workplace, health and safety procedures in a kitchen

• Knowledge of HACCP and BCC procedures in regard to food, health and safety procedures

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the role of sous chef/demi chef in a similar establishment as well as experience in staff supervision and training.

• A positive attitude and customer driven focus

• High standard of personal cleanliness

• A commitment to excellence of product and service

• Valid Driving License

What We Can Offer 

This is a Full-time, Fixed-term position up to 3 years at Cook Grade 4 Load Rate.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be $63,554 plus super of up to 17%. The total package including superannuation will be $74,358. The total package may include an annual market loading amount in addition to the base salary, increasing your total remuneration dependant on skills and experience. This will be discussed as part of the interview process.

Customs House has a Christmas closure period to refresh at the end of the year, is closed public holidays and also offers a generous 17% superannuation and leave loading.

For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review The University of Queensland’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018 – 2021 . 

Questions? 

To discuss this role please contact John Offenhauser (Executive Chef – Customs House) at [email protected]  

For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject line. 

Want to Apply?  

All applicants must supply the following document:  

• Resume  

Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box during the application form.

About The Selection Process  

To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline or will not be accepted. 

The University of Queensland is committed to ensuring all candidates are provided with the opportunity to attend the panel interviews, however, for those candidates who are unable to attend in person, video interview options will be available.     

Other Information  

Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.   

Background Checks:  All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.  

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage  contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected] .

If you are a current employee of the University, or hold an unpaid or affiliate appointment with the University, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.