Chef (Wellington Shire)

In partnership with the Australian Defence Force, we are seeking skilled Chefs to join our team at RAAF East Sale . Join Ventia in Supporting Australia’s Defence Community We have multiple positions available and are looking for passionate Chef de Parties to join our team at Ventia on a full time permanent basis. You’ll be cooking for the Australian Defence community – preparing fresh, quality meals during breakfast, lunch & dinner messes. What’s On Offer
- Chef De Partie hourly rate: $37.14 + penalties (allowances included)
- Full time permanent employment opportunities
- Rotating rosters between weekdays, weekends and public holidays
- Ventia has been awarded a 6-year Defence Base Services contract with opportunity for further extension
- Ventia is recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice by the Australian Government’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs
- Uniform/PPE supplied.
- Access to a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health insurance and our employee assistance program.
- Access to VenPerks: amazing discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia, including major retail brands About The Role Assisting the Head Chef and broader kitchen team to prepare and serve meals for regular, field, and in-flight rations. This job ensures the kitchen runs safely and smoothly, keeps food safe, and helps create a clean and friendly dining space. Based in RAAF East Sale , you’ll help cook and present meals the way Ventia expects, and guide Kitchen Hands and Utilities staff. You’ll use commercial kitchen equipment, keep hygiene and safety records up to date, and help with emergency meal setups when needed. It’s also important to support a respectful and inclusive kitchen environment while following safety rules and keeping things running well. About You
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher)
- HACCP Level 2 certification
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in large commercial kitchen environments
- Flexible and adaptive in complex, multi-stakeholder settings
- Strong planning and organisational abilities
- Professional, enthusiastic, and aligned with Ventia’s values
- Be an Australian Citizen (for security clearance) Equal Opportunity Statement Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage. Position Reference Number: #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qthjz