Vanilla Blue is an award-winning corporate caterer, providing nourishing meals to clients across Sydney. We are a dynamic and dedicated kitchen team committed to excellence, growth, and real results.

We’re looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen on a fixed-term contract through to 12 December 2025. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a professional, fast-paced kitchen and values consistency, teamwork, and high standards. The premium rate reflects our commitment to reliable chefs who can see the contract through.

📅 Contract: Immediate start – until Friday 12 December 2025
💰 Pay: $55/hour (reflects commitment to full contract term)
⏰ Hours: 38 hours per week
🕓 Shifts: Choose from 4 am, 10 am or 12 pm starts (consistent shifts)
📍 Location: Artarmon – street parking & public transport available

What You’ll Do

Support the Sous/Head Chef during service, maintaining high standards of quality, pace, and consistency

Manage mise en place, prep, and presentation to consistent standards

Maintain kitchen hygiene, organisation and stock control

Coach and support junior team members

Uphold food safety and OH&S requirements

Contribute to menu development, specials, and seasonal changes

What You Bring

Proven experience as a Chef de Partie (or strong Demi Chef ready to step up)

Broad skills across multiple kitchen stations

Calm, organised, and consistent under pressure

Excellent communication and teamwork

Current food safety certification

Commitment to the full contract period

Why Join Us

If you've always wanted to discover the world of catering, this is a great opportunity!

$55/hr premium rate recognising full-term commitment.

Consistent hours: Monday – Friday, or Sunday to Thursday rosters, no nights

Complimentary staff lunches, free coffee & drinks.

Significant catering discounts for personal orders.

Positive, supportive kitchen culture within a highly reputable brand.

This role is not open to sponsorship. The successful candidate will required to complete a police check prior to commencement.

How to Apply
Please submit your resume outlining:

Your recent experience as a CDP (or equivalent) and stations you’ve worked on

Your availability to start immediately, and your preferred shift start time (4 am, 10 am or 12 pm)

Your acknowledgement and willingness to commit to the contract finishing 12 December 2025

We look forward to hearing from you — join us and bring your craft, commitment and can-do attitude.