The Prep House is looking for an experienced Chef or Kitchen Manager to join our team at our food manufacturing facility in Keswick.

This is a hands-on management role suited to someone who enjoys organisation, consistency, quality and leading a small team. You'll be responsible for making sure our production kitchen runs efficiently while maintaining the high standards our customers expect.

The Role

Ensure food safety, health code and quality standards are maintained, working closely with our Quality Control Officer

Oversee HACCP requirements and ensure procedures are followed

Manage stock levels, order supplies and maintain good relationships with suppliers

Monitor food and labour costs

Plan and coordinate production to meet customer deadlines

Work closely with the Inventory Manager and Cheffing team

Liaise with customers regarding incoming orders and production requirements

Schedule routine maintenance and repairs for kitchen equipment

Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and presentation

Lead and support the kitchen team to ensure consistent products and efficient production

Monday to Friday, no weekends

About You

Experienced Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or senior chef with strong leadership experience

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Robust attention to detail

High expectations around cleanliness, food safety and workplace standards





Able to plan ahead and manage multiple production requirements

Comfortable working in a structured food manufacturing environment

A practical, hands- on approach to managing people and production

HACCP and food safety knowledge is essential

About Us

The Prep House has been operating for 25 years, serving chefs, restaurants and homes across Adelaide and beyond.

Our products are created by Chefs, traditionally. We are unique in that even with the larger quantities we produce, our products are still made by Chefs rather than conveyor belts. You can taste the care and time taken.
Our customers have come to rely on our quality and consistency.
We also contract cook for other local businesses, export our stocks overseas and have a retail range sold directly to the public under our brand, din.a.dun.

We are a small, valued team, with many employees who have been with us for a long time. We are looking for the right person to complement and strengthen our people and processes.

We are busy, but we don't rush. Our customers expect products to be ready to a set timeline, but our scheduling allows us to work methodically and produce food in our own time and to our high standard.

Please note that we are not able to offer any sponsorship.

Milcent, Mt Gambier & Limestone Coast SA

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📌 Head Chef: Kitchen Manager (South Australia)
🏢 The Prep House
📍 South Australia