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Chef / Catering Manager

Nairm Marr Djambana

About Nairm Marr Djambana

Nairm Marr Djambana is an Aboriginal Gathering Place and Neighbourhood House that provides services, programs and activities for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the Frankston area. We aim to strengthen the health and wellbeing of the fast growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and to drive strong social, economic and cultural outcomes for the community.

Our dream is to continue on the journey our Elders started to create a culturally welcoming, safe and accessible space for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community – a place to gather, connect, heal and have a sense of belonging.

About the role

Nairm Marr Djambana’s catering business is a not-for-profit social enterprise. The Chef/Catering Manager is responsible for managing the business, including planning menus, preparing orders, catering for our programs, events and weekly community lunch and supervising kitchen staff and volunteers.

The Chef/Catering Manager will also be responsible for building our social enterprise, including creating seasonal Indigenous menus, sourcing Indigenous produce, developing relationships with Indigenous producers, and helping to build hospitality skills and employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key selection criteria

Essential

Qualifications and experience:

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent)
  • Experience working as a cook/chef or in a similar role
  • Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities (highly desirable)
  • Drivers licence and car (highly desirable)
  • Satisfactory police check and Working with Children Check

Skills:

  • Menu planning

  • Cooking

  • Catering

  • Ordering supplies

  • Quality control

  • Supervision

  • Organisational skills

  • Relationship building

  • Customer service

  • Strong communication skills

  • Team player

  • Cleaning

  • Cultural awareness and safety

Highly desirable

  • Experience running a business or developing a social enterprise

  • Experience working with volunteers

  • Marketing and promotion

  • Familiarity with operational budgets

  • Development of programs or short courses

  • First Aid Certificate

A position description is attached.

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