Chef

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The opportunity

The position is for an experienced chef to join our team at Boolardy Accommodation Facility (BAF)   on a 2 week on 1 week off roster, this is a 40-bed facility in the remote Murchison area of Western Australia. The facility operates seven days a week for 50 weeks of the year and is staffed on a FIFO or DIDO roster.

Your duties will include:

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• Provide catering services as required under the site roster, including:  

• pre-plan weekly menus including healthy options.  

• generate orders for kitchen consumables.  

• prepare daily meals for, on average, between ten and forty personnel  

• Under limited supervision, undertake a range of tasks in accordance with established procedures.  

• Apply discretion as required in selecting the most appropriate method and sequence of completing tasks.  

• Recommend improvements to systems and procedures and implement any approved changes.  

• Provide support to more senior staff.  

• Maintain clear communication with clients regarding mutual expectations and monitor their satisfaction.  

• May train other staff in the performance of routine activities.  

Location: Murchison, NSW

Salary:  $73,567.00 to $93,630.00, up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Specified term of 18 months

Reference: 98891

To be considered you will need:

Essential

• Trade certificate of Commercial Cookery

Desirable

• Food Safety Supervisor ticket.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

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How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

16th February 2025, 11:00pm AEST