SALTERRA PTY. LTD.

- Planning menus, taking account of the establishment's style of cuisine, equipment, staff and clientele, and estimating food and labour costs
- Ordering food supplies and negotiating with suppliers to secure quality ingredients within budget
- Discussing food preparation issues with managers, dietitians, kitchen and dining room staff to resolve operational matters
- Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation, and maintaining consistency of the establishment's standards
- Demonstrating and explaining food preparation and cooking techniques to kitchen staff
- Preparing and cooking food, including specialised or signature dishes for the establishment
- Periodically inspecting the kitchen, food storage and preparation areas, and reviewing food supplies to ensure quality and freshness
- Enforcing hygiene, health and safety regulations and food safety standards (including HACCP-based food safety programs) throughout the kitchen
- Selecting, training, rostering and supervising kitchen staff, including cooks, apprentices and kitchenhands
- Conferring with managers to plan menus for special occasions, functions and seasonal changes
- Freezing and preserving foods for later use in accordance with food safety guidelines
- Maintaining kitchen equipment and coordinating basic maintenance and repairs
- Controlling stock levels, minimising wastage and managing portion control to meet food cost targets

Benefits

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have an appropriate Australian work visa. This position is for immediate start for the successful applicant.

Task & responsibilities

Summary of Position:





Organize and control the operations of the kitchen to ensure a memorable dining experience for our patrons. Duties in brief include:

- Planning menus, taking account of the establishment's style of cuisine, equipment, staff and clientele, and estimating food and labour costs
- Ordering food supplies and negotiating with suppliers to secure quality ingredients within budget
- Discussing food preparation issues with managers, dietitians, kitchen and dining room staff to resolve operational matters
- Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation, and maintaining consistency of the establishment's standards
- Demonstrating and explaining food preparation and cooking techniques to kitchen staff
- Preparing and cooking food, including specialised or signature dishes for the establishment
- Periodically inspecting the kitchen, food storage and preparation areas, and reviewing food supplies to ensure quality and freshness
- Enforcing hygiene, health and safety regulations and food safety standards (including HACCP-based food safety programs) throughout the kitchen
- Selecting, training, rostering and supervising kitchen staff, including cooks, apprentices and kitchenhands
- Conferring with managers to plan menus for special occasions, functions and seasonal changes
- Freezing and preserving foods for later use in accordance with food safety guidelines




- Maintaining kitchen equipment and coordinating basic maintenance and repairs
- Controlling stock levels, minimising wastage and managing portion control to meet food cost targets

Qualification & experience

To be successful in the role, you will need to have:

- Appropriate qualifications such as AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma [ANZSCO Skill Level 2] at a minimum.
- A minimum of at least 2-years of formal experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.
- At least 1-year prior experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- A positive attitude with a robust work ethic and good communication skills.
- The ability to work well within a team environment and under pressure.
- Availability to work days, nights, and weekends, and have your own reliable transport.
- An ability and desire to work morning, late evening, and weekend shifts.

About Company

Located in the heart of West Footscray, Dumbo Melbourne has been serving the local community since 2016. Food has a way of bringing people together, and that's what inspires us every day. Our menu draws influence from different cultures, travels, and family traditions, creating familiar flavours with a fresh perspective. Every meal is made to create memories, spark conversation, and give people another reason to come back.

Whether you’re joining us for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or your daily coffee, we’re proud to be part of the West Footscray community, serving quality food with genuine hospitality in a space that has become a local favourite.

This job is posted from Workinitiatives platform.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $79600-82000

Job Publish: 22-08-2026

Job Expire: 21-09-2026

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