Australian Catering Services - Brisbane QLD
Australian Catering Services is looking for a Monday to Friday Lunch and Dinner chef.
This position is at QPS Academy Oxley and offers genuine work-life balance rarely found in hospitality. Lead a high-volume buffet service for ******* people, taking full ownership of the kitchen as the senior presence when the Head Chef is offsite. You'll get real leadership responsibility, a steady weekday roster, and your evenings back - a rare combination for an experienced, trade-qualified chef who wants both a serious kitchen challenge and a life outside it.
Key responsibilities
Prepare, cook and deliver buffet dinner service for approximately ******* people
Work to approved menus, recipes and production requirements while applying strong bulk-cooking knowledge
Plan production so food is ready at the correct time without unnecessary holding or deterioration in quality
Keep buffet trays full, clean and presentable and maintain consistency in portion size, flavour and appearance
Take operational responsibility for the kitchen during the shift and act as the senior kitchen employee when the Head Chef is not onsite
Direct and supervise Kitchen Hands, Dishwasher and other allocated staff; allocate work and ensure required tasks are completed




Maintain clear communication between kitchen and front-of-house staff and assist FOH during peak periods
Complete allocated next-day preparation, including vegetables, proteins, sauces, meals and other components as required
Complete all required Safe Food Pro records and nightly checks, monitor and record food temperatures and maintain correct hot-holding and cold-holding temperatures
Ensure the kitchen is left clean, organised, stocked and ready to operate for the following shift
About you
Creative and skilled, bringing a professional flair and refined touch to every dish
Demonstrated commercial kitchen experience with strong high-volume/bulk-cooking capability
Ability to independently manage a busy dinner service and supervise kitchen staff
Strong food-safety knowledge, including allergens and dietary requirements
Solid organisational, time-management, planning, communication and problem-solving skills
Ability and willingness to take responsibility for the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Looking to develop your skills and progress with the company
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📌 Dinner Chef - Qps Academy Oxley (Queensland)
🏢 Australian Catering Services
📍 Queensland