Chef / Cook

We are very excited to add a new concept store to our Hagen’s network which will offer both our quality range of meat products as well as introduce a new chef-selection of ready meals, hot-food takeaway options and an on-site rotisserie to customers.

To help create an impressive chef-selection of menu items, showcasing our incredible produce, we’re searching for an experienced and motivated Chef to join our team and help bring this new concept to life!

This is the perfect role for a hospitality professional who is looking to transition from the grind of late-night hospo hours to a premium food-retailing environment, whilst still being able to apply their food and wine knowledge in order to progress their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the wider management team & with the support of our culinary consultant to develop and execute a rotating menu of chef-selected ready meals and hot food options using the finest ingredients available.
• Work closely with our butcher team to produce exceptional menu items that utilise a “head to tail” approach.
• High-volume food production - adhere to considered production schedules to ensure freshness and availability of products.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, strictly adhering to food safety and sanitation standards
• Astute supervision of maintenance schedule for key kitchen equipment.
• Training and development of junior kitchen staff members with the support of the wider management team.
• Collaborate with our retail team to provide product knowledge and support for customer inquiries.
• Assist with front of house duties as required from time to time.

What we’re looking for

• 5 years + experience working as a Chef de Partie or higher in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Previous experience with high-volume food production is preferred for this role.
• A passion for cooking and a commitment to using high-quality, ethically sourced ingredients. Bonus points for having the hunger to produce the best possible rotisserie chicken experience.
• Commercially minded – minimise wastage and maximise output.
• Strong culinary skills and creativity to develop delicious and innovative menu items that mix-up the traditional with a modern-feel.
• Ability to work diligently, autonomously and as part of a team, with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to meticulously adhere to established standard operating procedures.
• Willingness to problem solve, take initiative and make sound decisions.
• In depth knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

About Hagen’s

Hagen’s is a second-generation family-run organic butcher and produce retailer based in Melbourne with multiple stores across the city as well as a hugely popular online offering run out of their Warehouse in Richmond, plus plans for future growth. Hagen’s provides the community with ethically raised and locally sourced meat and premium organic produce. Central to the Hagen’s ethos is the Hagen’s family desire to provide a healthier, more environmentally friendly way of eating.

IG: @hagensorganics

Sounds good? We’d love to meat you!