Chef
Hospitality · Cobram, Shepparton & Goulburn Valley VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $75,000 - $85,000/yr
A busy hospitality operation in Victoria is strengthening its kitchen and needs a committed Chef who can deliver quality food and keep service running efficiently.
Beyond core cooking, the role involves day-to-day kitchen management: preparation and service, food standards, support with stock management and input into specials and menu improvements. That breadth helps a chef build well-rounded experience, and it suits someone who enjoys variety and performs well under pressure.
Qualified cooks from India and other countries are encouraged to review the requirements below.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily food preparation and cook meals to established presentation and quality standards
- Deliver a diverse pub-style menu alongside seasonal and daily specials
- Maintain consistency in flavour, portion size and presentation
- Apply food safety requirements to food storage and preparation, keeping the kitchen hygienic, orderly and well organised
- Support ordering, inventory control and stock rotation, monitoring ingredient availability to minimise unnecessary wastage
- Coordinate with kitchen colleagues during service and liaise with front-of-house staff to keep meal service smooth
- Contribute to menu development with new dish ideas
- Back up other kitchen staff with preparation and service requirements
- Bring a professional, productive approach to busy periods
Requirements & Eligibility
- Demonstrated experience as a Chef within a commercial hospitality kitchen
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent recognised qualification
- Practical command of modern cooking and food preparation techniques
- Strong understanding of hygiene, food safety and workplace safety standards
- Capacity to manage multiple kitchen tasks without compromising quality, and to work calmly and efficiently during high-volume service
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
- A dependable, positive and professional work ethic
- Availability for evening, weekend and public holiday work
- Willingness to contribute to the wider operation of the kitchen
- Employer sponsorship: Sponsorship Available for suitable eligible applicants, and candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered where eligibility requirements are met
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