Smallgoods Chef

Diversify your skillset and develop a new area of specialisation Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environmentBecome an integral part of one of Tasmania’s leading food retailers This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cook or chef who aspires to become a smallgoods maker, to be trained in this specialised craft.  About Us …At Hill Street Grocer, we bring happiness through great food.  We are a team that is passionate about fresh food and giving exceptional customer service.  We are an independently owned and run Tasmanian business, whose central values of pride, passion, growth, value and family inform everything we do.  We embrace excellence and encourage our team members to grow and succeed in a business they are proud to be a part of.  About the Role … An exciting opportunity now exists for a talented cook or chef to join our team. We are seeking a food professional who is looking for a new way to use their talents in a full-time role within our kitchen and butchery operations at our Cambridge site. You will work as part of a small team to create a range of smallgoods sold primarily in our Hill Street stores and under the Wursthaus brand.  You will enjoy a fast-paced role focusing on the highest standards of quality and hygiene, producing consistently high quality smallgoods within a well-equipped manufacturing facility.  Your day will involve:Producing a range of smallgoods including hams, terrines, pates, cured, smoked and dried products  Developing your expertise in all aspects of smallgoods productionCooking items which require skilful preparation with exceptional attention to detailManaging product storage to ensure wastage is minimised and recordedComplying with all food hygiene and HACCP requirementsCleaning and maintaining your workspace, tools and equipment in compliance with food safety and hygiene policy and standardsWorking with the packaging team to ensure accurate and safe packaging, labelling and storage of your products. About You … You will be an aspiring smallgoods maker keen to use your recent and relevant cook or chef training in a new way.  You must have a love of meat and appreciate fine cooked, cured, dried and smoked meats.  You must also be prepared and eager to participate in formal and informal training in the craft of smallgoods making.  You will enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you will be part of a multidisciplinary team of food professionals including chefs, cooks and butchers. Flexibility to work across our span of hours, including some weekends and public holidays, is also required.To succeed in this role you will need the following skills and experience:Recent relevant chef/cooking experience coupled with a keen interest in developing the art of smallgoods making (highly regarded)First Aid Certificate (essential)Food Safety Certificate (essential)Experience working in a food manufacturing environment under HACCP requirements (desirable)Basic computer literacy to learn and apply new systems accurately and efficiently. Demonstrated excellence and proficiency in written and verbal English and strong interpersonal skills. A high level of physical fitness and stamina which will enable you to stand for long periods and perform manual handling, bending and lifting/moving of items from 16-55kg in line with Australian Work safe standards.If this sounds like you, please complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we’ll be in touch. No Recruitment Agencies, please