Chef
Annual base salary (while in Australia)
$54,383 pa ($2,084 per fortnight before tax)
In addition whilst working in Antarctica an allowance of $49,014 pa is payable.
As Station Chef you're responsible for station cooking and catering, food and kitchen hygiene, maintaining accurate records of all foodstuffs and consumables and stock control, and assisting with the re-ordering of foodstuffs and consumables for the succeeding expedition.
You'll satisfy varied dietary requirements, eg. vegetarians and vegans, and provide a nutritious and varied diet for all expeditioners from Monday to Saturday inclusive (Chefs are rostered off on Sundays during winter months). In addition to duties on Station you'll also manage food stocks at field huts and depots.
This role also involves supervising and training rostered kitchen staff, and promoting a convivial and sociable working and dining environment.
Additionally, you'll participate in Station support training courses, such as fire fighting, nursing/anaesthetics, boating, hydroponics, first aid, and attend field training.
Prior to departure for Antarctica, you'll assist with re-ordering kitchen equipment and consumables, and food including items for special dietary requirements. On Station you're responsible for accurate stock and usage reports, providing this information to the Chef Supervisor to assist with reordering food supplies for the following year.
You will have completed an indentured apprenticeship and have wide experience in the trade.
The typical employment period for Chefs varies between approximately 6 to 15 months.
Recreation Leave - You will accrue recreation leave at the equivalent of 20 days for each full year worked. Please note that recreation leave is not available in Antarctica.
Superannuation - A generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4% will apply where eligibility to join the Public Sector Superannuation Accumulation Plan is established.
You should read the Chef Job Description, General Information and Personal Qualities details available from the Job Vacancies page as it contains important information you need to know about employment and related issues.
If you would like to talk to someone about applying, please contact Senior Operations Support Officer: Food and Household (03) 6232 3371, or for general information 1800 030 755.
To apply complete an online Application Form.
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