Shop P17, 57-59 Queen Street, Auburn, NSW 2144

Full Time Chef

$80,000 plus Superannuation per year

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Applications open on 16 July 2026 and close on 15 August 2026

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and design menus, considering seasonal availability and customer preferences, while estimating food and labour costs.
- Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, ensuring quality and consistency in taste and presentation.
- Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation, making adjustments as necessary.
- Order and manage inventory of food supplies, ensuring freshness and cost-effectiveness.
- Discuss food preparation issues with managers, dietitians, and kitchen and waiting staff to ensure smooth operations.
- Demonstrate cooking techniques and advise on cooking procedures to kitchen staff.
- Enforce hygiene regulations and ensure compliance with health and safety standards in the kitchen.
- Select and train kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Freeze and preserve foods as required, maintaining proper storage methods.
- Collaborate with front-of-house staff to coordinate service flow and address customer feedback.
- Assist in budgeting and managing kitchen expenses, keeping track of food waste and portion sizes.
- Contribute creative ideas for new dishes and improvements to existing recipes.
- Address any kitchen issues that arise,



such as staffing shortages or equipment failures, ensuring minimal disruption to service.
- Maintain clear communication with all team members to ensure timely meal service and customer satisfaction.

Skill & Experience

- Qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen, preferably with experience in authentic Nepalese cuisine
- Proven ability to prepare and cook a diverse range of Nepalese and other dishes, including for high-volume service and functions
- Experience in menu planning and developing dishes based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and commercial kitchen operations
- Skilled in inventory management, ordering supplies, stock rotation, and minimising food wastage
- Experience supervising, mentoring, and training kitchen staff
- Excellent organisational, time management, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced kitchen setting
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate effectively with front-of-house and kitchen staff
- Ability to contribute innovative ideas for menu development while maintaining the authenticity of traditional Nepalese cuisine
- Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and commitment to continuous career development in culinary technique

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