2 CHEFS REQUIRED

Seeking a skilled Chef for a full-time role. Responsible for preparing high-quality dishes, menu planning, food safety compliance, kitchen coordination, and stock management. Must work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, maintain hygiene standards, and support team operations. Offers stable employment, career growth, and a supportive professional kitchen environment.

Benefits

Stable full-time employment, competitive salary, career growth opportunities, supportive team environment, skill development, and long-term career progression in a professional kitchen.

Task & responsibilities

• Planning menus and determining food portions, ingredients, and presentation style
• Preparing, seasoning, cooking, and presenting dishes in a commercial kitchen
• Monitoring food quality at all stages of preparation and service
• Coordinating and supervising kitchen staff during food preparation and service
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health regulations
• Estimating food requirements and managing stock levels
• Ordering and receiving food supplies and kitchen ingredients
• Maintaining cleanliness and proper functioning of kitchen equipment
• Training and mentoring junior kitchen staff and apprentices
• Assisting in developing new recipes and improving menu offerings
• Controlling portion sizes and minimising food wastage
• Working efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• These duties reflect the standard ANZSCO expectations for a Chef working in a commercial hospitality setting like a café or restaurant.

Qualification & experience

Relevant Commercial Cookery qualification (Certificate III/IV or equivalent) with minimum 2–3 years experience in a commercial kitchen. Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, and food safety standards required.