Chef

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to join our kitchen team in a hands-on role. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of their assigned section, overseeing food preparation, cooking and presentation while maintaining consistently high standards of quality, hygiene and food safety.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, cooking and presentation of meals within the assigned kitchen section

• Supervise and support junior chefs, cooks, apprentices and other kitchen staff

• Ensure all food is prepared to a consistently high standard and in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards

• Maintain effective mise en place and ensure the section is fully prepared for daily service and upcoming functions

• Coordinate the timely preparation and delivery of food during service

• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety standards

• Conduct and record daily temperature checks in accordance with HACCP procedures

• Monitor food quality, portion control, labour use and food wastage within the section

• Assist with ordering perishable and non-perishable food items, stock control and stocktaking

• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen before, during and after service

About you

• Minimum 18 months of relevant professional experience as a Chef or in a closely related commercial kitchen role

• Relevant formal culinary qualification, with a minimum of Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent recognised qualification

• Demonstrated experience working in a commercial restaurant, hospitality or food-service environment

• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen operations and food presentation

• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP principles

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen

• Ability to supervise and support junior kitchen staff

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays and busy service periods where required