Chef – Duties and Responsibilities

- Prepare for service, ensuring the kitchen is fully stocked with necessary ingredients and equipment

- Prepare, cook and present food in a timely manner to a consistently high standard

- Create seasonal menus and contribute to special menus and promotions

- Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and other kitchen equipment

- Monitor quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation, ensuring appealing plate presentation

- Demonstrate cooking techniques and advise kitchen staff on cooking procedures and presentation

- Coordinate with other kitchen staff and front-of-house staff during service

- Maintain cleanliness, organisation and tidiness of the kitchen at all times

- Ensure food preparation, storage and handling meet food safety and hygiene standards

- Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date or substandard items

- Inventory food, ingredients and supplies; plan and place vendor orders and assist with budget management

- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen





- Verify compliance in preparation of menu items, including customer dietary and special requests

- Assist with hiring, training and managing kitchen staff as required

Skills and Experience

- Relevant qualification (Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery) or a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in lieu of qualification

- At least 1 year of experience in a similar chef role

- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations

- Ability to work efficiently in a quick-paced environment

- Management and leadership skills with the ability to train and supervise kitchen staff

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and consistency

How to Apply

Please email your resume to: [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Education:

- Certificate I - IV (Required)

Experience:

- Chef: 3 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Full Time Chef (Falcon)
🏢 Fermentum
📍 Falcon