Chef for Restaurant in Geelong - Sponsorship Available

Job Type: Contract position | Full time position

Job Description

ARANI Thai Restaurant is seeking a Chef for a Thai restaurant located in Geelong, Victoria 3220. The position is full time, 38 hours per week, with an annual salary of $79,750 AUD plus 12% superannuation. Our business is locally owned and family run, with over 15 years of experience.

We strive to provide a unique dining experience featuring high-quality, traditional Thai cuisine. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

- Plan daily food preparation and cooking activities based on the restaurant's menu and service requirements.
- Prepare and cook a range of traditional Thai dishes while maintaining consistent taste, quality and presentation.
- Monitor the quality of ingredients and finished dishes throughout preparation and service.
- Manage food supplies, monitor stock levels, and order stock and ingredients as required.
- Apply appropriate cooking techniques, and provide guidance to other kitchen staff on preparation and cooking procedures.




- Maintain and enforce high standards of food safety, hygiene and sanitation throughout the kitchen.
- Support kitchen operations during lunch and dinner service.
- Support the training and development of junior kitchen staff where required.

We welcome experience and skills in Asian-style cooking. Relevant qualifications such as a Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery is required; a Diploma of Kitchen Management is highly regarded.

At least two years of relevant industry experience in a commercial kitchen setting is essential, as well as a Certificate of Hygiene and Food Safety.

Desirable skills and knowledge for the position include:

- Wok & Pan Fry: Controlling high heat/flame and timing tosses for stir-frying and searing.
- Knife Handling: Precision cutting for garnishes, meats, and fast-paced prep work.
- Component Prep: Making authentic curry pastes, stocks, soups and sauces from scratch.
- Specialized Equipment: Operating steamers, rice cookers, and grillers.

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📌 Chef for Restaurant in Geelong - Sponsorship Available
🏢 ARANI Thai Restaurant
📍 Geelong