Leigh Creek Resort is seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to Join our kitchen team in Leigh Creek, South Australia.
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and producing high-quality meals for resort guests, staff and other customers.
This is a hands-on role requiring a skilled Chef who can work independently in a busy hospitality environment and maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and safety.
Key Responsibilities The successful applicant will be responsible for: Planning, preparing and cooking a range of meals in accordance with menus, recipes, and customer requirements.
Preparing and cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner services as required.
Preparing ingredients, sauces, stocks, garnishes, salads, desserts and other food items.
Monitoring food quality, portion sizes, presentation, and consistency.
Ensuring food is prepared and stored in accordance with food safety and hygiene requirements.
Maintaining a clean, organized, and protected kitchen and food preparation area.
Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering food, ingredients and kitchen supplies.
Receiving, checking, and appropriately storing deliveries.
Minimizing food wastage and assisting with food cost control.
Maintaining appropriate records relating to food preparation, stock and kitchen operations.
Operating and maintaining kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
Assisting with menu planning and developing dishes where required.




Ensuring meals are prepared and served within required timeframes.
Working collaboratively with kitchen and hospitality staff.
Complying with workplace health and safety, food safety and other applicable Australian standards and regulations.
Assisting with cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment, work areas and facilities.
Performing other duties reasonably associated with the position of chef.
Essential Skills and Experience Applicants should have: Relevant qualifications in commercial cookery, such as a certificate Diploma in Commercial Cookery or equivalent; and Demonstrated commercial kitchen experience as a Chef; and Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and food safety practices; Ability to prepare a range of meals consistently to a high standard; Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Good organisational and time-management skills; Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety; and Availability to work a flexible roster, including weekends, evenings and public holidays where required.
Desirable Experience working in a hotel, resort, restaurant or other commercial hospitality environment.
Experience working in a regional or remote hospitality environment.
Knowledge of stock control and food cost management.
Experience preparing meals for larger groups or accommodation/resort guests.

📌 Chef (South Australia)
🏢 Leigh Creek Resort
📍 South Australia