About VenuesWest

VenuesWest enriches the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone. Our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

VenuesWest recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, where all employees feel welcome, accepted and safe to be their true self, and who are celebrated for their contribution and abilities.

We value the unique perspectives and skills that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people of diverse genders and sexualities, and women in management bring to the workplace and community and want to support equality for these groups of peoples. We aim to achieve this through increasing workforce representation. People from these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply and identify themselves through the application questions. Sections of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) for measures to achieve equality will apply to this process.

If you have any accessibility requirements, including adjustments to the recruitment process, workplace adjustments, or documentation in alternative formats, please contact our People & Culture team on (08) 9441 8301 or email [email protected].

About the Role

As Sous Chef you will be responsible for managing the food production for our cafes, functions and events and assists in the planning and costing of menus, and controls procedures for portion control, stock control and storage, wastage control, staff training and ensuring that Health and Safety and Food Safety Regulations are met.

In addition to the base salary and commuted overtime allowance*, the role will attract the following shift penalties and additional leave:

20% loading on rostered shifts commencing prior to 6am or finishing after 8:30pm or weekend shifts

30% loading on shifts finishing on or after midnight

1-week additional leave for employees working more than 12 Sundays per calendar year

You will be required to work 152 hours per 4 weeks spread over varying days of a 7-day operation. Reasonable regular overtime to meet business needs will be required in addition to the base hours and overtime will be compensated.

Whilst the position will be based at Mount Claremont, mobility may be required between the portfolio of facilities.

*A Commuted Overtime Allowance is an annualised payment paid on a fortnightly basis in lieu of ad-hoc overtime payments in acknowledgement of the additional hours undertaken by these positions.

What We Offer

The benefits of working with VenuesWest:

Free on-site parking

Free membership to our gym and aquatic centres with discounted personal training, access to staff fitness classes and discounts on kid’s programs

A generous Reward and Recognition Program, including opportunity for free tickets to a range of sports and entertainment events

Ability to achieve work/life balance, including flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment

A fantastic social club and culture program with regular activities

A generous wellbeing program including seated massages, annual Flu Vaccinations & Skin Checks, Corporate Health Insurance discounts, access to free counselling for employees and their immediate family through EAP, optical reimbursement for office-based employees*

A comprehensive learning and development program

Payment for re-qualification for essential qualifications and certifications

Generous leave entitlements including: four weeks annual leave, three additional public service holidays*, long service leave after seven years*, cultural ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, disability leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave*, and paid partner leave, opportunity to purchase leave and access to salary packaging arrangements. *Conditions apply

12% superannuation

About the Person

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chef who has demonstrated experience in all facets of quality cooking and the day to day running of a kitchen. Whilst not essential previous experience catering for large scale functions of between 500 and 2000 people would be highly advantageous.

For any further job-related information please contact Adrian Haupt on 9441 8208. or [email protected].

For information on VenuesWest please visit www.venueswest.wa.gov.au.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, you must provide:

A copy of your current CV

A cover letter providing an example of your experience, detailing your skills and experience in quality cooking and day to day running of a kitchen including menu planning, purchasing, stock control and supervision of staff.

Evidence of your right to work in Australian Passport, or Citizenship Certificate

The Job Description attached provides a complete list of the capabilities required to fulfil this role.

Applicants are requested to apply via the Jobs WA Board www.jobs.wa.gov.au and search for Sous Chef 05302. Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or proforma applications will be accepted.

For technical difficulties, please contact RAMS helpdesk at 1300 733 056 or email [email protected].

Employment Screening

To be eligible for employment with VenuesWest you must have the following at the time of commencement:

Right to Work in Australia for the duration of the employment contract

National Police Clearance (Note: having a conviction will not necessarily preclude you from employment. For more information on how convictions are considered, please see the attached information sheet)

Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the abovementioned eligibility requirements.