S & S Foundation Pty Ltd, trading as The Bridge Bendigo, operates an established hospitality venue providing lunch and dinner dining, indoor and outdoor seating, functions and catering services. The venue offers a diverse menu including steaks, seafood, chicken dishes, burgers, pasta, pizzas, salads and other contemporary pub-style meals, requiring consistent food preparation, quality and kitchen coordination across its service periods.

About the Role

The Bridge Bendigo is seeking an experienced Chef to join its kitchen team. The successful candidate will prepare and cook a diverse range of menu items, coordinate food preparation during service and maintain consistent standards of food quality, taste, presentation and kitchen operations.

Location: 49 Bridge Street, Bendigo VIC 3550

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 per annum plus Superannuation

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook a diverse range of menu items in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards
- Prepare steaks, seafood, meat dishes, pasta, pizzas and other menu items as required during service
- Monitor food preparation and cooking processes to maintain consistent quality, taste and presentation
- Inspect ingredients and food products to ensure freshness and appropriate quality
- Regulate cooking temperatures and operate grills, ovens, stovetops and other commercial kitchen equipment
- Season, portion and present dishes in accordance with established venue standards
- Assist with menu planning,



daily or seasonal specials and estimating food requirements
- Monitor ingredient usage and minimise food wastage through appropriate preparation and portion control
- Ensure ingredients and prepared food are stored, handled and rotated appropriately
- Coordinate food preparation activities and guide junior kitchen staff during service
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations, equipment and storage areas
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements

Candidate Requirements

- Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related discipline
- Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen
- Experience working in a busy restaurant, hotel or similar hospitality environment will be highly regarded
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and commercial kitchen operations
- Ability to prepare a diverse range of dishes while maintaining consistent quality, portioning and presentation
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and secure food-handling requirements
- Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Only candidates currently residing in Australia will be shortlisted

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Chef (Bendigo)
🏢 S & S Foundation
📍 Bendigo