Full-Time Chef

Dine & Dezerts | Sydney NSW

EMPLOYMENT

SALARY

ROSTER

Permanent full-time

$75,000-$85,000 plus superannuation

38 hours per week across a seven-day roster

The Trustee of Joint Macquarie, trading as Dine & Dezerts is seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to join our Sydney kitchen team. This is a permanent full-time position for a skilled professional who can organise food preparation, maintain consistent quality and support effective service in a busy hospitality environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Plan menus in consultation with management, considering seasonal availability, customer demand and operational requirements.
- Estimate food and labour costs, assist with menu pricing, and order food, ingredients and kitchen supplies.
- Prepare and cook dishes using ovens, grills, pans and other commercial kitchen equipment in accordance with approved recipes and standards.
- Monitor the quality of dishes at every stage of preparation, cooking and presentation to ensure consistency, portion control and timelyservice.
- Discuss food preparation,menu and service issues with management, kitchen staff and front-of-house team members.
- Demonstrate cooking techniques, advise staff on preparation and plating procedures and support the development of kitchen team members.
- Coordinate daily kitchen operations and workflow during preparation and busy service periods.
- Select, train and supervise cooks and other kitchen staff when required, including allocating tasks and checking completed work.
- Maintain stock control, conduct stocktakes, rotate ingredients correctly and minimise food waste.
- Store, freeze and preserve food safely in accordance with temperature-control and food-safety requirements.
- Explain, implement and enforce food hygiene, HACCP,



cleaning and workplace health and safety procedures.
- Assist with special dietary requirements and ensure allergen information is communicated and handled correctly.

Skills and Experience

- Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (or an equivalent commercial cookery qualification) and Diploma of Hospitality Management (or an equivalent qualification).
- Demonstrated experience performing Chef-level duties in a busy commercial kitchen.
- Strong knowledge of menu planning, food preparation, cooking techniques, portion control and presentation.
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen management, HACCP principles and workplace safety requirements.
- Ability to organise work, remain calm under pressure and maintain consistent standards during busy service.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively and to guide junior kitchen staff.
- Availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

What We Offer

- A permanent full-time Chef position in a supportive, high-performing kitchen team.
- A competitive salary of $75,000-$85,000 plus superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience.
- Staff meals, barista-made coffee, and access to training and professional development.
- Clear opportunities to develop your kitchen leadership and hospitality career.

How to Apply

Apply through this advertisement with your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant Chef experience and availability. Applications will be assessed on demonstrated skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the position.

Dine & Dezerts is committed to a fair, equitable and accessible recruitment process. Applicants who require reasonable adjustments during recruitment may include the request with their application.

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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