Casual Chef

Scotchmans Hill; Drysdale; On-site; AUD 3,444,000 - 4,684,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Staff discounts

Job summary

Scotchmans Hill on the Bellarine Peninsula is seeking a casual chef to join our busy kitchen, working alongside the Head Chef and senior staff. The role is primarily Friday to Sunday, averaging about 25 hours per week to support work-life balance.

You will assist with stock ordering, maintain organisation when the head chef is away, lead service when required, and contribute to cooking great produce driven cuisine that complements our estate wines.

Qualifications

• Casual chef with relevant kitchen experience.
• Able to cover kitchen management when needed.
• Lead service when required; strong teamwork.
• Positive, respectful attitude and good communication.
• Average of 25 hours per week, with peak season increases.

Responsibilities

• Stock ordering.
• General organisation when the head chef is absent.
• Lead service when required, coordinating kitchen and floor staff.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation and plating.
• Collaborate with Head Chef and senior staff to execute menus.

Skills

Stock ordering

Kitchen leadership

Calm under pressure

Pans & grill skills

Food preparation

Communication

Job description

Established in 1982,Scotchmans Hillis one of Australia’s most prestigious wine producers and distributors, listed as one of James Halliday’s top 100 Australian wineries. Our specialty lies within producing premium, cool climate, maritime wines, creating a unique flavor embodied within each of the wines we create. Located on the Bellarine Peninsula, our breathtaking vineyards and cellar door experiences are a popular destination for Melbourne’s fine wine and food lovers alike.

About the Opportunity

Here’s your chance to join the team at Scotchmans Hill, one of Australia’s leading wineries on the stunning Bellarine Peninsula. We’re seeking a Casual Chef to work alongside our Head Chef and in conjunction with other senior kitchen staff — this is a casual position primarily Friday to Sunday giving a work life balance.

What We’re Looking For?

• A highly competent and experienced casual chef to help run our busy kitchen
• Ongoing role and does carry the expectation of being able to help cover all aspects of kitchen management
• Stock ordering
• General organisation when the head chef is absent
• A strong work ethic and eye for detail
• Competent on larder, pans and grill sections
• Remain calm under pressure
• Able to lead service when required, communicate effectively with kitchen and floor staff
• A positive and respectful attitude
• An average of 25 hours per week, increasing into the summer peak season
• Above all, a love of cooking great produce driven cuisine and a passion for the industry

Why Work With Us?

• Be part of one of James Halliday’s Top 100 Australian Wineries
• We are a busy 90 seat restaurant set amongst vineyards and bay views
• Our cuisine is designed to compliment our estate wines and is the heart of our menu creation ethos
• Join a passionate, supportive team with a strong culture of service
• Competiteve hourly rate
• Great staff discounts and incentives