Ventia
Leading essential infrastructure services provider operating, maintaining and managing critical public and private assets.
Cook
Prepare and serve meals for Defence personnel, supervise kitchen staff, ensure safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Cook you will assist the Head Chef and kitchen team to prepare and serve meals for regular, field and in‑flight rations, maintain kitchen safety and hygiene, guide Kitchen Hands and Utilities staff, operate commercial equipment, keep records up‑to‑date and support emergency meal setups while fostering a respectful, inclusive environment. • Prepare and serve meals for regular, field and in‑flight rations; ensure kitchen safety, hygiene, and record‑keeping. • Supervise Kitchen Hands and Utilities staff; operate commercial kitchen equipment; support emergency meal setups.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸meal preparation
- ▸kitchen safety
- ▸record keeping
- ▸staff supervision
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸emergency meals
What You Bring
In partnership with the Australian Defence Force, Ventia is seeking multiple experienced and reliable Cooks to join the Defence team at Defence Establishment Berrimah. Candidates must hold a Cert II Commercial Cookery qualification, HACCP Level 2 certification, and have at least two years’ experience in large commercial kitchens, be flexible in complex multi‑stakeholder settings, possess strong planning and organisational skills, align with Ventia’s values, and be eligible for Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizenship and an AFP check). • Required: Cert II Commercial Cookery, HACCP Level 2, and 2+ years’ experience in large commercial kitchens. • Must be adaptable, organized, align with Ventia values, and obtain Defence Security Clearance (Australian citizen, AFP check).
Requirements
- ▸cert ii
- ▸haccp
- ▸2+ years
- ▸commercial kitchens
- ▸security clearance
- ▸adaptable
Benefits
The role offers a $28.40 hourly rate, full‑time permanent employment on a 6‑year Defence Base Services contract (with possible extension), veteran employer recognition, supplied uniform/PPE, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance program, and access to VenPerks discounts at over 450 retailers. • Hourly rate of $28.40, full‑time permanent role on a 6‑year Defence Base Services contract. • Uniform/PPE supplied, with health & wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance program, and VenPerks discounts.
Work Environment
Onsite