Job Description

Cooks and Chefs [Vineyard Business Pty Ltd t/as Vineyard Hotel]

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Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

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Job Description

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The Vineyard Hotel is a premier hospitality landmark and family-friendly entertainment hub. Spanning an impressive 8-hectare estate on Windsor Road, this iconic venue features a vibrant bistro, an expansive beer garden, live music, and the dedicated "Vineyard Farmhouse" kids' playground, complemented by on-site accommodation at the Gateway Motel.

The Team is currently seeking skilled Cooks and Chefs for full-time positions, offering a market-competitive salary of $75,000–$85,000 per annum, depending on experience.

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established venue where quality, creativity, and consistency are truly celebrated.

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- Overseeing daily kitchen operations, including staff delegation, stock rotation, and maintaining accurate records.

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- Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, either regularly or for special functions and events.

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- Managing production schedules and staff requirements to ensure timely service delivery.

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- Estimating food supply needs, calculating costs for ingredients, and managing orders accordingly.

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- Inspecting supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure adherence to established quality standards.

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- Analysing recipes and advising prices to menu items based on food, labour, and overhead costs.

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- Working closely with team members to execute established recipes and menus with consistency and precision, ensuring alignment with seasonal availability and anticipated customer volume.

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- Demonstrating new cooking techniques and introducing equipment to staff for continual culinary improvement.

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- Oversee workstation readiness by ensuring mise en place is complete, equipment is functional, and kitchen operations are primed for service efficiency and food quality standards.

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- Prepare and cook dishes in strict compliance with food safety and health regulations, ensuring the highest quality and hygiene standards are maintained.

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- Assist in onboarding, training, and supervising new team members, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative, efficient work environment.

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- Monitoring and enforcing sanitation practices to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including Occupational Health and Safety (WHS) and HACCP.

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To be considered for this role, you should:

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- Be willing to relocate if you are interstate or in other cities.

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- Preferably have Certificates III & IV in Commercial Cookery

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- Be available on both days at weekends and be able to work split shifts.

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- Have at least 2

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- 3 years of work experience as a Cook/Chef.

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- Ability to work in a team.

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- Exceptional communication skills.

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What you'll get in return:

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- Opportunities for Career Progression

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- Be

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Part of a Historic, Community-Focused Venue

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- Great work environment

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Candidates must hold Australian or NZ Citizenship or the capacity to work in Australia permanently. A temporary visa holder may only be employed if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

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📌 Cooks and Chefs [Vineyard Business Pty Ltd t/as Vineyard Hotel] (Sydney)
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