Chef de Partie

• Narre Warren location | Local Gov private health & gym membership discounts
• Ongoing training & development opportunities
• Permanent Full Time, Monthly RDO for full-time 40-hour weeks
• $71,170 to $75,435 + Superannuation (subject to experience)

 

Why Choose City of Casey

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

 

Our multi-award winning, architecturally designed workplace located in Bunjil Place in Melbourne's southeast inspires collaboration and creativity. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

 

Offering an unprecedented mix of facilities, including an 800-seat theatre, multi-level community library, function centre, outdoor community plaza with big screen, City of Casey Customer Service Centre, café and more!

 

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At the City of Casey, we know that great people deserve a great workplace. That’s why we offer an environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally

• Reproductive health leave, up to 5 days of paid leave to support our employees

• THRIVE Wellbeing Program - access a suite of wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities and resources to support your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing

• 24/7 confidential counselling for you and your immediate family, offering support whenever you need it

• Family‑friendly leave options, including 16 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, to support you through life’s biggest moments

• Enjoy our stunning, architecturally designed workspace, complete with free coffee, a community library and free parking

• Be part of a team that truly lives its values: Dream Big, Empower Each Other, Make Our Community Proud

• https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/benefits-of-working-city-of-casey

 

About the Role

Play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the Bunjil Place Café kitchen, delivering fresh, high-quality food for café guests while supporting catering across a diverse range of functions, conferences, community events and internal council catering. Reporting to the Head Chef, you'll work within a collaborative team environment where no two days are the same. This role offers predominantly daytime hours, with flexibility required to support weekend operations and occasional evening events

 

What You’ll deliver

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality café menu items, including breakfast, lunch and cooked-to-order offerings

• Support the delivery of catering for functions, conferences, events and internal meetings across Bunjil Place

• Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene and quality standards in all kitchen operations

• Assist with stock control, ordering, deliveries and waste minimisation to ensure efficient kitchen operations

• Work collaboratively with the Head Chef, Sous Chef, front-of-house and event teams to deliver outstanding customer experiences and successful event outcomes

• Contribute to planning and costing of seasonal café specials, continuous improvement initiatives and the ongoing success of the Bunjil Place food offering

 

What You’ll Bring

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and experience working in a commercial café, restaurant, catering or hospitality kitchen

• Experience preparing fresh, cooked-to-order menu items in a fast-paced service environment

• Strong food preparation and cookery skills with a commitment to quality, presentation and consistency 

• Sound knowledge of food safety, allergen management and safe food handling practices
• The ability to effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional customer service standards

• A collaborative, customer-focused approach and a genuine passion for creating memorable food and event experiences

• Flexibility to work weekends and support occasional evening functions and events as required

• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check, and Functional Assessment (Medical/physio)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Apply online by submitting your cover letter and resume.

 

For enquiries, contact Paul Shawyer - Head chef at ••••@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 13 September 2026

 

Please note: Applications are only accepted via our online portal

 

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Casey is proud to be an inclusive, child-safe, and equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

 

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

 

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9633 or Talent@casey.vic.gov.au

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer–we commit to respond to every applicant.

 

Please note: Unsolicited emails or approaches from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

 

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position