Chef

Labour Support Group; City of Manningham; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Warran Glen Pty Ltd in Warrandyte VIC is seeking a full-time Chef to join a passionate kitchen team. The role offers a 75k–85k AUD annual salary plus superannuation and opportunities to develop professionally within an established restaurant.

Responsibilities include planning menus, cost estimation, stock management, cooking to order, and maintaining high food quality and safety standards. Weekend availability is expected to serve a busy dining operation.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Commercial Cookery or Hospitality Management (Certificate IV) is highly desirable.
• Minimum 12 months of experience as a chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience in grilling, marination, and menu execution is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and organise the preparation and cooking of food for the dining operations.
• Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs when planning menu items and service requirements.
• Order food supplies and monitor stock to ensure sufficient ingredients are available for food preparation and service.
• Prepare and cook food using appropriate ingredients, cooking methods and kitchen equipment in accordance with menu requirements.
• Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation, including consistency, portioning, flavour and presentation standards.
• Discuss food preparation and service issues with management, kitchen staff and waiting staff to support efficient kitchen operations and consistent food quality.
• Demonstrate food preparation and cooking techniques and provide advice on cooking procedures to other kitchen staff as required.
• Explain and enforce food hygiene, food safety and sanitation requirements in food preparation, cooking, storage and kitchen work areas.
• Organise food preparation and cooking activities to ensure dishes are prepared and presented in a timely and consistent manner during service periods.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Food safety

Attention to detail

Grill cooking

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Hospitality Management

Job description

Warran Glen Pty Ltd is a popular modern Australian restaurant in Warrandyte VIC 3113. They are looking to hire a full-time Chef to join their passionate kitchen team.

The Role

You will have the opportunity to work at an established business which will develop you professionally and to allow you to hone your skills and techniques even further. You will also have opportunities to progress in the business and play an important role in the continued success of the restaurant.

This is a full-time role with an annual salary between $75,000 - $85,000 plus superannuation. The role is based at Warrandyte VIC.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and organise the preparation and cooking of food for the dining operations.
• Estimate food requirements and food and labour costs when planning menu items and service requirements.
• Order food supplies and monitor stock to ensure sufficient ingredients are available for food preparation and service.
• Prepare and cook food using appropriate ingredients, cooking methods and kitchen equipment in accordance with menu requirements.
• Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation, including consistency, portioning, flavour and presentation standards.
• Discuss food preparation and service issues with management, kitchen staff and waiting staff to support efficient kitchen operations and consistent food quality.
• Demonstrate food preparation and cooking techniques and provide advice on cooking procedures to other kitchen staff as required.
• Explain and enforce food hygiene, food safety and sanitation requirements in food preparation, cooking, storage and kitchen work areas.
• Organise food preparation and cooking activities to ensure dishes are prepared and presented in a timely and consistent manner during service periods.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Formal qualifications in Commercial Cookery or Hospitality Management (e.g., Certificate IV) are highly desirable
• Minimum 12 months of experience working as a chef in a commercial kitchen
• At least 12 months of experience in cooking over grill
• At least 12 months experience in protein marination, spice rubs, grilling, braising, slow cooking, searing, frying, slicing, and portion control
• At least 12 months experience managing mise en place, batch preparation, holding temperatures, prep lists, service sequencing, and made to order execution
• At least 12 months of menu planning experience, and know how to create new recipes and design menu according to budget
• Excellent time management and attention to detail
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Be available to work on weekends to deal with many customers