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 setting

- 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

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