Chef

Educatering; Geelong; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jamieson Brewery & Grill in Geelong, Victoria, is seeking an experienced chef for a full-time role in our restaurant known for Australian cuisine and hospitable charm. You will prepare and cook contemporary-style dishes, ensure high presentation, and work under the Head Chef to maintain quality.

Responsibilities include menu planning with cost awareness, mentoring kitchen staff, and upholding food safety standards in a busy environment. Training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in a busy restaurant.
• Trade certificate in commercial cookery and/or hospitality management.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Creative cooking skills to develop new recipes.
• Solid understanding of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook contemporary-style dishes according to menu and recipes.
• Ensure presentation and quality of dishes and check food quality.
• Portion and season food; add gravies, sauces, and garnishes.
• Plan and develop menu with Head Chef and Restaurant Manager, considering costs and events.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques to kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations by inspecting kitchen surfaces and procedures.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication skills

Creativity

Food safety

Education

Trade certificate in commercial cookery

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time

Our venue, the Jamieson Brewery & Grill sits on the banks of the famous Goulburn river, and we are loved by both locals and tourists alike for our restaurant, high quality ales, and hospitable country charm. Our restaurant is well-known for our delicious Australian cuisine.

We are urgently seeking an experienced Chef to join our business.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and cooking contemporary-style dishes in accordance with the menu and recipes.
• Ensuring appropriate presentation and quality of dishes and examining foodstuff to ensure quality
• Portioning and seasoning food and adding gravies, sauces, and garnishes,
• Planning and development of menu in collaboration with the Head Chef and Restaurant Manager while taking into consideration of factors such as costs and special event needs.
• Demonstrating cooking techniques to kitchen staff as directed by the Head Chef.
• Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations by inspecting all kitchen surfaces to ensure all areas are safe and in accordance with food handling procedures.

Skill & Experience

For this awesome opportunity you will need:

• Have at least 1 year of relevant experience in a busy restaurant will be highly preferred.
• A trade certificate in commercial cookery and/or hospitality management.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Fantastic communication skills.
• Creative skills to create and suggest new recipes.
• Sound understanding of food safety regulations.