Chef

Ascot Catering Solutions; City of Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Long-term opportunities

Flexible hours

Job summary

Ascot Catering Solutions is seeking a chef to work across a busy pub/club kitchen, delivering quality meals during lunch and dinner services. You will rotate through grill, pans, fryer and larder, handling prep and daily mise en place to ensure consistency and speed.

You will join a supportive kitchen team in a modern club environment, with opportunities to progress for the right person and flexible full-time or part-time employment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a restaurant, pub, club or hotel.
• Confident in a busy service and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking meals during busy lunch and dinner services.
• Working across grill, pans, fryer and larder sections.
• Completing daily prep and maintaining section readiness.
• Maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and portions.
• Following food safety, cleaning and kitchen procedures.
• Assisting with functions and special events.
• Collaborating with Head Chef and kitchen team.
• Maintaining a positive, professional, well-organised kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Organization

Food safety knowledge

Evening/weekend rosters

High-volume kitchen experience

Roster flexibility

Education

Cookery qualifications

Job description

You will be working across a busy 7-day bistro operation offering classic pub and club meals, steaks, schnitzels, pastas, salads, rotating specials and functions.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking meals during busy lunch and dinner services
• Working across different kitchen sections including grill, pans, fryer and larder
• Completing daily prep and maintaining section readiness
• Maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and portion control
• Following food safety, cleaning and kitchen procedures
• Assisting with functions and special events
• Working closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chefs and wider kitchen team
• Helping maintain a positive, professional and well-organised kitchen

About you

• Has previous experience working as a chef in a restaurant, pub, club, hotel or similar environment
• Is confident working in a busy service
• Can work well as part of a team
• Is reliable, punctual and organised
• Takes pride in producing consistent food
• Has a good understanding of food safety and kitchen procedures
• Is comfortable working evenings and weekends as part of a rotating roster
• Has relevant cookery qualifications or equivalent industry experience
• Experience in high-volume bistro or club kitchens would be highly regarded

About us

• Ascot Catering currently operates food services within club venues and is continuing to grow. For the right chef, there will be opportunities to take on additional responsibility and progress within the business over time.
• Full-time or part-time employment available
• Consistent and reliable hours
• Competitive pay based on experience and classification
• A supportive and growing kitchen team
• Modern club environment with strong trade
• Opportunity to develop and progress within Ascot Catering
• Long-term employment opportunities for the right person