Chef

Pinelands, NT, Full Time, Hospitality
Vacancy Listing Dates 30/10/2026 to 27/11/2026
Please Quote Reference Number 19157

- Skilled Chef required
- Full time opportunity
- Join the MS Contracting team

MS Stock Contracting Pty Ltd t/a MS Contracting are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to join our team in the Northern Territory (NT). The ideal candidate will be hardworking, honest and reliable, with a strong commitment to preparing and cooking high-quality meals, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, and ensuring efficient kitchen operations.

Applicants must have:

- Relevant trade qualification AQF Diploma with at least one year of relevant experience. Alternatively, at least three years of full time relevant experience in lieu of a formal qualification.
- Proficient in preparing, cooking and presenting a wide range of dishes.
- Ability to plan menus and coordinate food preparation activities.
- Skilled in estimating food requirements and managing kitchen supplies.
- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety and hygiene standards.
- Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff in food preparation procedures.
- Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills.

Your role will include, but is not limited to:

- Plan, organise and prepare meals in accordance with the established three-week rotating menu and daily catering requirements.
- Prepare and cook a variety of meals, including curries and Asian dishes, ensuring appropriate flavors, portion sizes and quality standards.
- Monitor the quality of food at all stages of preparation, cooking and presentation to ensure consistency and customer satisfaction.




- Estimate daily food quantities and portion requirements based on the number of clients in camp to minimise food wastage.
- Manage and order weekly food supplies, ensuring sufficient ingredients are available to meet menu and catering requirements.
- Check food deliveries against orders, verify the quality and quantity of ingredients, and report discrepancies to the Camp Manager.
- Monitor food storage conditions, including temperature checks of cold rooms, freezers, refrigerators and Bain Maries, in accordance with the Food Management Plan.
- Ensure proper storage, rotation, labelling and preservation of food supplies in cold rooms, freezers and dry storage areas.
- Follow and enforce food safety, handling and hygiene regulations in accordance with the Food Management Plan.
- Demonstrate food preparation and handling techniques and provide training to new kitchen hands and camp staff on cooking procedures, hygiene and food safety practices.
- Liaise with the Camp Manager and other kitchen staff regarding menu requirements, food preparation, service arrangements and daily catering operations.
- Communicate with incoming and outgoing kitchen shifts to ensure continuity of food preparation, cooking and service.
- Supervise and maintain cleanliness and organisation of food preparation areas, cooking equipment and storage facilities in accordance with hygiene standards.
- Complete required food safety documentation, including temperature records, checklists and food handling records.
- Identify and report kitchen equipment maintenance issues, food safety hazards and incidents to management in accordance with workplace procedures.

A salary of $65,000-$80,000 per annum + superannuation will be offered to the successful candidate.

Apply now through our online application form.

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