Position: Chef (ANZSCO 351311)

Employment Type: Full-Time (38 hours per week)

About the Business

MoneyPenny Restaurant is a hospitality venue located in the vibrant Honeysuckle precinct of Newcastle, NSW. We are seeking a qualified, experienced Chef to join our kitchen team and help deliver high-quality dining experiences.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Plan, develop and review menus in consultation with the Head Chef and restaurant management, considering seasonal ingredients, customer preferences and operational requirements.
- Prepare, season, cook and present a variety of dishes in accordance with established recipes, menu specifications and restaurant quality standards.
- Estimate food and labour costs, determine ingredient requirements, and help manage kitchen budgets and food expenditure.
- Monitor food preparation and cooking processes to ensure consistency in flavour, texture, presentation and portion sizes.
- Coordinate daily kitchen activities, including food preparation schedules, cooking priorities and timely delivery of meals during service.
- Inspect ingredients and finished dishes to ensure freshness, quality and compliance with food safety standards.
- Manage ingredient ordering, stock levels, inventory control, food storage and stock rotation to minimise wastage.
- Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, allocate preparation tasks and provide guidance on cooking techniques and food presentation.
- Train kitchen employees in food preparation methods, hygiene procedures, safe equipment operation and quality standards.
- Maintain compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation requirements and workplace health and safety procedures.
- Monitor cooking temperatures,



food handling practices and storage conditions to ensure safe food preparation and service.
- Accommodate customer dietary requirements, food allergies and special requests while maintaining food quality and safety.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, equipment and workstations to ensure an organised and efficient working workplace.
- Collaborate with restaurant management and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations and customer satisfaction.

Essential Qualifications

- A minimum Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or a higher or equivalent relevant qualification, is compulsory.
- A minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen or restaurant environment is compulsory.

Required Skills and Competencies

- Strong knowledge of commercial cooking techniques, food preparation and presentation.
- Ability to plan menus, develop recipes and maintain consistent food quality.
- Knowledge of food costing, portion control, stock management and waste reduction.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate kitchen staff effectively.
- Sound understanding of Australian food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Strong organisational, communication and time-management skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service periods.
- Ability to work flexible rosters, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Employment Conditions

- Full-time, ongoing employment.
- 38 ordinary hours per week.
- Annual salary of $75,000 to $90,000 plus superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Employment conditions in accordance with the applicable Australian workplace legislation and industrial instrument.

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📌 Chef (Newcastle)
🏢 MONEYPENNY NEWCASTLE
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