Chef / Cook – Mediterranean Cuisine

Aegean Pantry is seeking an experienced, passionate Chef or Cook to join our growing Mediterranean-inspired food business in Canberra.

We create fresh, generous and flavour-driven food inspired by the Aegean and Mediterranean: vibrant salads, gourmet sandwiches, house-made savoury pastries and comforting hot meals. Our menu includes dishes such as pastitsio, moussaka, spanakopita, souvlaki, fish dishes, seasonal vegetables, dips and other prepared foods for takeaway and retail.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys preparing food from scratch, takes pride in consistency and presentation, and can help manage the practical side of a busy kitchen.

The role

You will be responsible for:

- Preparing and cooking Mediterranean-inspired dishes and ready-to-serve food.
- Producing dishes such as pastitsio, moussaka, spanakopita, chicken, fish, roasted vegetables, sauces, dips and seasonal specials.
- Maintaining high standards of food quality, flavour, portion control and presentation.
- Preparing daily mise en place and ensuring products are ready for service and retail display.
- Developing and contributing ideas for new seasonal dishes and menu items.
- Completing weekly ingredient ordering and managing supplier requirements.
- Costing dishes, monitoring food costs and helping maintain profitable menu margins.
- Managing stock rotation, minimising waste and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
- Following food-safety, cleaning, allergen and kitchen compliance procedures.
- Working efficiently and positively as part of a small, quality-focused team.

About you To be successful, you will ideally have:

- Minimum of five to ten years experience as a Chef / qualified kitchen skilled.
- Strong practical experience with Mediterranean, Greek,



Middle Eastern or European-style cooking.
- Confidence preparing a variety of dishes including fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, hot prepared foods and baked savoury items.
- Experience with batch cooking and producing food consistently for takeaway, retail or café service.
- Experience with food ordering, stock control, recipe costing and portion control.
- A sound understanding of food safety, allergen management and commercial-kitchen hygiene.
- Strong organisation, time-management and communication skills.
- A genuine interest in fresh produce, quality ingredients and Mediterranean food culture.

What we offer

- The opportunity to help shape the food offering at a distinctive Mediterranean-inspired pantry and takeaway business.
- A creative, practical role with scope to contribute menu ideas and seasonal specials.
- A supportive small-team environment where quality food and customer experience matter.
- Competitive pay based on experience, skills and responsibilities.
- For the right candidate flexible discussion around casual or full-time availability.
- Five days a week, early morning starts, no night-time work.

If you are an experienced chef or cook who loves honest Mediterranean food, understands kitchen costing and ordering, and wants to create beautiful food customers will return for, we would love to hear from you. Apply via Indeed with your resume and a short note outlining your Mediterranean cooking experience, availability and examples of dishes you enjoy preparing.

Pay: $35.00 – $53.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Application Question(s)

- Can you demonstrate that you have a solid understanding of commercial kitchen operations?

Experience:
- Chef : 10 years (Required)
- Mediterranean Cooking: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef / Cook with Mediterranean experience (Fyshwick)
🏢 Aegean Pantry
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