Hector’s Deli is looking for an experienced Production Chef at Chef de Partie level to join our Production Kitchen team in Richmond.
This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, takes pride in producing consistently high-quality food and enjoys being part of a close-knit team.
You’ll help produce key ingredients and products used across our delis, ensuring everything is made safely, efficiently and to the Hector’s standard.
About the role
As part of our Production Kitchen team, you will:
Prepare and produce food to recipe, specification and volume requirements
Maintain consistent quality, presentation and portioning
Follow all food safety, allergen and temperature-control procedures
Support daily production planning and complete preparation within required timeframes
Receive, rotate and store stock correctly
Assist with stock control, waste management and accurate production records
Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen
Work collaboratively with the wider Production Kitchen team
Communicate effectively with our culinary, logistics and deli teams
Identify opportunities to improve kitchen systems and efficiency
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
Has experience working at Chef de Partie level or equivalent
Is confident with high-volume food preparation and production
Has strong knife skills and solid commercial kitchen knowledge
Understands food safety, allergens, stock rotation and temperature control
Can follow recipes accurately and deliver consistent results
Is organised, reliable and comfortable working to deadlines
Communicates well and contributes positively to the team
Takes ownership of their work and maintains high standards
Holds a relevant cookery qualification or has equivalent industry experience
Experience in a production kitchen, catering operation, bakery or other high-volume hospitality environment would be highly regarded.
Why join Hector’s?
Hector’s is a fast-growing Melbourne hospitality business built around great food, strong teams and genuine guest experiences. Our Production Kitchen plays an important role in supporting our delis and ensuring our food is consistently excellent.
You’ll be joining Hector’s at an exciting stage of growth, with opportunities to develop your skills, take on greater responsibility and build a long-term career with the business.
If you’re an experienced chef who enjoys quality production, strong systems and being part of a hardworking team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume and a short note telling us about your experience.
