CDP Chef

Blue Tongue Bar + Kitchen; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 65 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Seasonal menus

Professional kitchen

Stable rostering

Competitive pay

Cross-section exposure

Reputable venue

Growth opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Blue Tongue Bar + Kitchen in Elwood, Melbourne, is seeking a skilled Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You’ll cook across sections on a seasonal menu and contribute to consistent high-quality food in a friendly, fast-paced environment.

We offer full-time hours with rostering consistency, competitive pay, a well-organised kitchen, and opportunities to grow within a respected venue with a loyal local following.

Qualificações

• Solid Commis, Demis or CDP experience in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Genuine passion for seasonal, produce-driven cooking.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and great team instincts.
• Availability across evenings and weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook menu items to a consistently high standard
• Work confidently across multiple sections during service
• Contribute to a kitchen culture that's positive, professional and team-focused
• Assist with daily kitchen operations and prep
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food safety standards

Conhecimentos

Commis

Demi

CDP

Seasonal cooking

Food safety

Team player

Pressure handling

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Type: Full-Time

ABOUT US

Blue Tongue Bar + Kitchen is one of Elwood's best-loved neighbourhood bars and dining rooms. We're passionate about honest, produce-driven food — the kind that's approachable but done properly, with real attention to technique and quality ingredients. We're the place locals come back to every week.

THE ROLE

We're looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Chef to join our kitchen team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in consistently high-quality food, and wants to be part of a venue they're genuinely proud to work at.

You’ll be working across sections on a seasonal menu that spans freshly shucked oysters and tuna sashimi through to grass-fed steaks off the grill and house-made gnocchi — a menu that changes with what's best and available.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and cook menu items to a consistently high standard
• Work confidently across multiple sections during service
• Contribute to a kitchen culture that's positive, professional and team-focused
• Assist with daily kitchen operations and prep
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food safety standards

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Solid Commis, Demis or CDP experience in a busy commercial kitchen
• Genuine passion for seasonal, produce-driven cooking
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and great team instincts
• Availability across evenings and weekends

WHAT WE OFFER

• Seasonal, produce-driven menus that change with the best ingredients available
• A well-organised, professionally run kitchen
• Full-time hours with [consistent rostering / two days off per week]
• Competitive pay, [at or above award rates / range to be confirmed]
• Exposure across multiple sections to build and diversify your skills
• A respected venue with a loyal local following and strong reputation
• Opportunities to grow within the venue