Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Placed.au is looking for a full-time Chef for our client in Caulfield East, Victoria. This role is responsible for creating and developing menus, preparing and cooking food to a high standard, maintaining consistent food quality and presentation, supporting and training kitchen staff, and ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
Create and develop innovative menu, reviewing pricing, portion sizes and cost of ingredients to maximise profitability and value for money.
Ensure the quality and consistency of meals served, maintaining high standards of taste and presentation.
Train and mentor junior kitchen staff in culinary techniques, cooking methods and food safety practices.
Cook, prepare and deliver food items in a timely manner, ensuring they meet customer expectations and are prepared in accordance with restaurant standards.
Assist other kitchen staff throughout the food preparation process to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen and the timely service of food.
Maintain strict hygiene standards in the kitchen, adhering to relevant health regulations and food safety guidelines.
Monitor inventory levels of food and supplies, placing orders to replenish stock as required.
Inspect food storage areas to ensure proper stock rotation, labelling and storage conditions of ingredients to minimise wastage and spoilage.
Address customer complaints or concerns regarding food quality, taste or service promptly and professionally.




Ensure kitchen equipment is regularly inspected and maintained, arranging for repairs or replacements as necessary.
Qualifications / Attributes
Must hold a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or at least three (3) years of relevant work experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
Must possess at least three (3) years of relevant work experience as a Chef or in a similar commercial kitchen role.
Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food preparation and cooking methods.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative menus while considering pricing, portion sizes, ingredient costs, and profitability.
Strong understanding of food quality, presentation, consistency, and customer expectations.
Ability to train and mentor junior kitchen staff in culinary techniques, cooking methods, and food safety practices.
Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Knowledge of food hygiene, health regulations, food safety, stock rotation, labelling, and appropriate food storage practices.
Ability to monitor inventory, manage food supplies, and minimise wastage and spoilage.
Solid communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work collaboratively with kitchen staff.
Ability to address customer concerns regarding food quality, taste, or service professionally.
Ability to inspect and maintain kitchen equipment and arrange repairs or replacements when required.
Salary Range $75,000 – $90,000 per annum excluding superannuation.
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