Chef

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to join our kitchen team in a hands-on role. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of their assigned section, overseeing food preparation, cooking and presentation while maintaining consistently high standards of quality, hygiene and food safety.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, cooking and presentation of meals within the assigned kitchen section
• Supervise and support junior chefs, cooks, apprentices and other kitchen staff
• Ensure all food is prepared to a consistently high standard and in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards
• Maintain effective mise en place and ensure the section is fully prepared for daily service and upcoming functions
• Coordinate the timely preparation and delivery of food during service
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards
• Conduct and record daily temperature checks in accordance with HACCP procedures
• Monitor food quality, portion control, labour use and food wastage within the section
• Assist with ordering perishable and non-perishable food items, stock control and stocktaking
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen before, during and after service

About you

• Minimum 18 months of relevant professional experience as a Chef or in a closely related commercial kitchen role
• Relevant formal culinary qualification, with a minimum of Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Demonstrated experience working in a commercial restaurant, hospitality or food-service environment
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen operations and food presentation
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP principles
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
• Ability to supervise and support junior kitchen staff
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays and busy service periods where required

Pay: $81,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ashgrove QLD 4060: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Certificate I - IV (Preferred)

Experience:

• Chef: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safety Supervisors Certificate (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person