All-Day Mexican-Inspired Chef

WhitePage Consultancy; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaches Cantina on Darby Street in Cooks Hill, Newcastle, NSW, seeks an experienced Chef to join the kitchen team. You will lead hands-on cooking across the full menu from breakfast to dinner, and work confidently during busy morning and evening services.

The role requires a practical leader who can plan menus with the management team, monitor food safety and allergen handling, and maintain high-quality plating. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes across the full Beaches Cantina menu for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
• Explain and enforce food safety and hygiene rules on every shift.
• Plan and update the menu with management, cost dishes and order stock.
• Set up the kitchen before opening and keep sections stocked for smooth service.
• Train new starters on recipes, portions and kitchen routines.
• Check quality from ingredients to plated dishes and ensure correct portions.
• Manage batch cooking, labeling, chilling and stock rotation to reduce waste.
• Coordinate with managers and front-of-house for guest dietary requests.
• Maintain cleanliness and report equipment faults promptly.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Education

AQF Associate Degree / Advanced Diploma / Diploma

Job description

Beaches Cantina on Darby Street in Cooks Hill, Newcastle, NSW, seeks an experienced Chef to join the kitchen team. You will lead hands-on cooking across the full menu from breakfast to dinner, and work confidently during busy morning and evening services.

The role requires a practical leader who can plan menus with the management team, monitor food safety and allergen handling, and maintain high-quality plating. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.