Job Description
Noodledoof is hiring a passionate Chef or Apprentice to join our award-winning team. Help our Head Chef craft great meals and keep the kitchen humming during service. If you're a food-lover with cooking experience, we'd love to have you on board—
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Responsibilities and duties
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Keep the kitchen, appliances, and tools spotless.
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Sanitize workspaces and gear per food service standards.
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Keep stations stocked and ready for service.
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Manage food records, inventory tracking, and deliveries.
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Prep all ingredients efficiently before meal service, including washing, chopping, and portioning.
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Assist the Head Chef in preparing dishes accurately, following established recipes and Noodledoof quality standards.
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Monitor ingredient freshness and quality during preparation,keep track of labeling and food storage standards.
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Maintain a clean, organized preparation station throughout the shift to ensure a smooth workflow.
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Store and Dispose of Food
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Unload deliveries quickly, check quality, and store stock right away using FIFO to keep everything fresh.
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Label and date all containers, keep stock records tight, and monitor temps to ensure top food safety.
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Minimize waste after service by smart portioning, re-using prep safely where possible, and disposing of waste responsibly.
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Skills Required
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Culinary Passion & Precision: You live and breathe food, with a sharp eye for quality and detail in every dish.
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Team Player: You're a natural collaborator who thrives in a diverse crew, bringing a positive, organized energy to every shift.
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Clear Communicator: You handle the Head Chef, floor team, and suppliers with ease, keeping everyone in the loop.
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Pressure-Proof: You stay calm and focused when the kitchen hits high gear, multitasking efficiently without skipping a beat.
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Adaptable & Ready: No two days are the same at Noodledoof—you're flexible, proactive, and always ready to jump into whatever needs doing.
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Education and Training
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While no formal education is required, training at a TAFE college or culinary school is preferred.
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Previous work experience as a cook/chef assistant is desired.
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Minimum 1-2 years' experience working in a commercial kitchen setting
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Certificate (FSH) Food Safety Handler preferred
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Must have the right to work in Australia
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Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or desire to complete formal training preferred
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Classification
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Hospitality Industry (General) Award **** - Qualification Dependent

📌 Chef/Apprentice Chef (Victoria)
🏢 Noodledoof brewing
📍 Victoria