career opportunities
“At PCEC, we strive to create an engaging and future-focused atmosphere where team members thrive.”
“We understand that the key to our success lies in investing in our people and working together as one organisation to consistently achieve new goals.”
– Nigel Keen, General Manager
general applications
At the end of any PCEC event, guests should feel as though they have been part of something special. Our team members work to achieve this goal by delivering welcoming hospitality, excellent food, warm service and seamless events.
Working at PCEC means joining Perth’s premier events venues, home to some of Perth’s most exclusive gala dinners and events, large-scale conferences, small boardroom meetings, corporate events, exciting exhibitions, and theatre performances. Each day offers something different.
We are often looking for new people to join our team, please contact our recruitment team with your resume for any current opportunities
current vacancies
Explore our available career opportunities and apply online.
Cold Kitchen Chef
About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the Team
Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand’s essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.
Job Description
To be the correct candidate for the Venue, you will need to share the vision and direction of PCEC. Through your ability to strive for perfection and continual improvement of the culture and product, you will need to achieve the following:
ABILITIES & EXPECTATIONS
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
- Dedication to food quality and control
- Ability to forward think and plan ahead
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Problem solving and adapting in the kitchen
Responsibilities
- Preparing and cooking a range of dishes (plated entrée, terrines, pates, salads, sandwiches, wraps, dressings, canapes, artisan platters), using fresh local ingredients and working in all areas of the cold production or service kitchen, depending on the daily needs (breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, canapes, live cooking stations, conferences, gala events)
- Ensuring that all prepared items are correctly wrapped, labelled and stored
- Work with the senior kitchen team (Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef and Chef de Partie) in preparation of various modern Australian and international dishes, adhering to recipes and presentation standards
- Ensure that all guests’ dietary requirements are understood and catered for
- Strictly maintain all food, health and hygiene standards daily
- Maintaining a clean and tidy work area
- Meeting tight deadlines in a busy work environment
Qualifications
- Chef – Certificate III, IV or Diploma in Commercial Cookery (SIT30813) or similar (TRA chef skills assessment)
- A minimum of 1 year experience as a Catering Chef or above
- Experience in the conference and banquet kitchen environment, any experience of working in a high-volume event will be of benefit (events range from 100pax – 2000pax)
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Ability to work a variety of shifts and flexibility with hours
- Knowledge of food safety practices and regulations
- Eager to learn, take on challenges, and handle constructive criticism with grace and positivity
Hot Kitchen Chef
About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the Team
Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand’s essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.
Job Description
To be the correct candidate for the Venue, you will need to share the vision and direction of PCEC. Through your ability to strive for perfection and continual improvement of the culture and product, you will need to achieve the following:
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
- Dedication to food quality and control
- Ability to forward think and plan ahead
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Problem solving and adapting in the kitchen
Responsibilities
- Preparing and cooking a range of dishes (hot, cold, plated and buffet), using fresh local ingredients and working in all areas of the production or service kitchen, depending on the daily needs (breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, canapes, live cooking stations, conferences, gala events)
- Ensuring that all prepared items are correctly wrapped, labelled and stored
- Work with the senior kitchen team (Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef and Chef de Partie) in preparation of various modern Australian and international dishes, adhering to recipes and presentation standards
- Ensure that all guests’ dietary requirements are understood and catered for
- Strictly maintain all food, health and hygiene standards daily
- Maintaining a clean and tidy work area
- Meeting tight deadlines in a busy work environment
Qualifications
- Chef – Certificate III, IV or Diploma in Commercial Cookery (SIT30813) or similar (TRA chef skills assessment)
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Chef de Partie or above
- Experience in the conference and banquet kitchen environment, any experience of working in a high-volume event will be of benefit (events range from 100pax – 2000pax)
- Experience in modern Australian and international cuisine, with a proven ability to cook a wide variety of dishes in high volumes
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Ability to work a variety of shifts and flexibility with hours
- Knowledge of food safety practices and regulations
- Eager to learn, take on challenges, and handle constructive criticism with grace and positivity
Pastry Chef
About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the Team
Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand’s essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.
Job Description
We are looking for very passionate, creative Pastry Chef’s. This exciting opportunity will see the correct candidates work amongst a passionate culinary team where a large focus will be on development and further progression. A great attitude is required along with a creative flair.
ABILITIES & EXPECTATIONS
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
- Dedication to pastry quality and control
- Ability to forward think and plan ahead
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Problem solving and adapting in the kitchen
Responsibilities
- Preparing and cooking a range of pastry items, using fresh local ingredients and working in all areas of the pastry or service kitchen, depending on the daily needs (breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, canapes, live cooking stations, conferences, gala events)
- Ensuring that all prepared items are correctly wrapped, labelled and stored
- Maintaining a clean and tidy work area
- Meeting tight deadlines in a busy work environment
- Work with the senior kitchen team (Pastry Chef de Cuisine and pastry Chef de Partie) in preparation of various desserts, adhering to recipes and presentation standards
- Ensure that all guests’ dietary requirements are understood and catered for
- Strictly maintain all food, health and hygiene standards daily
Qualifications
- Chef – Certificate III, IV, or Diploma in Patisserie (SIT31016) or similar (TRA chef skills assessment)
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Pastry Chef
- Experience in the conference and banqueting kitchen environment, any experience of working in a high-volume event will be of benefit (events range from 100pax – 2000pax)
- Experience in pastry and plated dessert in a conference and banquet kitchen
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Ability to work a variety of shifts and flexibility with hours
- Knowledge of food safety practices and regulations
- Eager to learn, take on challenges, and handle constructive criticism with grace and positivity
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PCEC has a rich history that we are incredibly proud of, and we believe our team should be just as proud of our accomplishments from the last 20 years.
