Home Ground Chef

Arc is the cool older sibling at UNSW. We pride ourselves on our obsession with student life because we know that the best part of going to uni is all the fun stuff you do outside the classroom. Our mission is to create the best student experience and we do that through a huge range of opportunities and services available to students online and in person. Working at Arc you’ll join a welcoming team of passionate people who believe in listening to students, working together and constantly being better. Plus there are plenty of employee perks like cake, volleyball, Arc Wellness and heaps more.

The position of the Homeground Chef is accountable for the management of The HomegroundKitchen. From this kitchen Homeground runs a cafe predominantly for our 50,000 students on UNSW campus. The kitchen also caters for many functions/events for our students/faculty and commercial clients.

This role is responsible for the food preparation and administration of the kitchen and other catering opportunities in order to maximising sales. The role also encompasses coordinating and developing function menus that deliver quality produce to our clients, that are on trend and provide professional cuisine to our patrons.

The position is responsible for a team of Food Outlet Casuals to deliver high quality fast food in a fast-paced environment, budget management, ordering stock, processing invoices in a inventory stock system, event logistics and promotions, training staff, and liaising with suppliers and stakeholders for smooth trade.

Arc @ UNSW is an incorporated company limited by guarantee governed by a Board of Directors of 15 people. Arc is a voluntary student membership organisation that provides recreational, cultural, representational and retail services to the students of the University of New South Wales (UNSW). The organisation operates as a commercial entity to maintain financial viability and to provide student services and programs for members.

Arc @ UNSW directly employs approximately 60 staff on a permanent basis and approximately 200 casual employees. The organisation also utilises the time and resources of a large number of student volunteers to administer programs and events. Day to day management of the organisation is performed by the CEO who reports to the Arc Board. The CEO is supported by the Executive team accountable for operations of the organisation at both campuses.

Venue & Events manages the operations of the on-campus venue the Roundhouse and Homeground Café. The Venue & Events division also has commercial obligations. The Venue & Events division is committed to offering students the best possible student experience, yet finding a balance by offering a high level of service to commercial clients.

Duties and responsibilities:

•   Ensuring a high quality standard of food is prepared and maintained in accordance with health and safety regulations.   
•   Have a complete understanding of Food Safety legislative requirements and manage Food Safety in accordance with these requirements. Must hold valid ‘Food Safety Supervisor’ accreditation.
•   Responsible for the efficient and accurate administration of stock control, which ensures that budgeted food costs are met.
•   Ensuring correct training and setting of tasks for all kitchen staff.
•   Responsible for allocation of duties, rostering, method and equipment training and supervision of all staff working in the kitchen in line with budget.

Please submit your resume to register your interest in this role. Sponsorship will be considered for the right applicant as long as all criteria is met
Please note Arc @ UNSW will commence interviews as applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as the position may be filled prior to the advertised closing date.