As a Food Service Assistant, your responsibilities are diverse and essential for maintaining a high-quality dining experience. Let’s break down your duties and qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Follow Chef’s Directions: You’ll work closely with the Head Chef to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Operate Equipment: Handle all kitchen and server equipment efficiently.
Cooking Roles: Prepare meals as a Larder, stove, and grill cook, catering to both American and Australian tastes.
Batch Cooking: Use the batch method to maintain a continuous supply of fresh food during meal service.
Customer Service: Prioritize excellent service in food preparation and presentation.
Resource Management: Efficiently use food products, following the first-in, first-out stock control method.
Cleanliness: Maintain a clean dining facility, adhering to Australian food and health standards.
Facility Maintenance: Report any faulty equipment or maintenance issues promptly.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Supervision Certificate: Demonstrates knowledge of Australian food health and sanitation standards.
2. Cash Handling Knowledge: Essential for handling transactions.
3. Certified Cook Trade School Graduate: Formal culinary training.
4. Driver’s License: Required for transportation.
Preferred Qualifications:
5. Management Certificates: Consider pursuing certificates in Business (Frontline Management), Catering, or Hospitality.
6. Training and Assessment: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
7. Undergraduate Degree in Hospitality: A solid foundation for your role.
8. Additional Certifications: CPR, White Card, Working at Heights, and Food Handling Hygiene (HSR Training).
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Pre-Employment Checks:
As part of Amentum's commitment to maintaining a secure and safe work environment, applicants for positions must undergo comprehensive pre-employment checks. These checks include:
9. Referee Checks: Verification of professional references to assess suitability for the role.
10. Criminal History Checks: Ensuring candidates meet the security standards required for the position.
11. Pre-Employment Medical Assessment: Evaluation to confirm the physical fitness of candidates for the demands of the role.
12. Drug and Alcohol Test: Screening to uphold Amentum's zero-tolerance policy on substance abuse.
Citizenship Requirements: Applicants must meet specific citizenship criteria:
Australian Citizens: Must be Australian citizens.
These requirements are essential because successful candidates will need to obtain a security clearance as part of their employment at Amentum.
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Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.