Chef

Tcc Bendigo Pty Ltd; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

TCC BENDIGO Pty Ltd in Bendigo, VIC is seeking a Full-Time Chef to lead a busy kitchen, ensuring quality menu execution, stock control, and efficient shift management. You will mentor cooks and kitchen hands while maintaining high standards, safety, and a positive team environment.

The role requires a trade-qualified chef with a passion for food, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, weekend-driven schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment and relevant trade qualifications.
• Passion for food and experience in busy commercial kitchen.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team oriented with a can-do attitude and multitasking capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of cooks and kitchen hands.
• Prepare menu items to brand standards.
• Order stock for kitchen needs.
• Oversee shift planning and kitchen operations.
• Train and induct kitchen staff; ensure OHS compliance.
• Monitor food and labor costs.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Communication

Multitasking

Cost awareness

Education

Culinary trade qualification

Job description

TCC BENDIGO Pty Ltd

Salary: $79,900-$85,900

Great opportunity to work for a renowned hospitality brand of Australia. The Coffee Club is Australia's largest home-grown cafe group with over 300 stores across the world. The Coffee Club Chefs and Cooks oversee 8 National Promotions a year on top of our 50+ menu items, which are constantly being refreshed. Meaning you are continually challenged to try new things.

We require a Full-Time trade qualified chef to join our friendly team at our store located in BENDIGO 3550 (VIC).

About the role:

As Chef you will be responsible for motivating and leading a team of cooks and kitchen hands. You will also be responsible for:

• Preparing Menus items in accordance with the standards of the restaurant
• Ordering the stock required for the kitchen.
• Supervising the kitchen staff to ensure superior product standards.
• Effecting shift planning and management
• Managing daily kitchen operations and preparation
• Trailing, inducting, and training Kitchen Staff
• Management and maintenance of all OHS requirements.
• Monitoring Food and Labor Costs

What skills and knowledge do I need?

• Have experience in a similar environment and relevant trade qualifications.
• Have passion for food and experience within busy commercial kitchen.
• Displays excellent communication and listening skills.
• Has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Be team orientated with a 'can do attitude' and to multitask.

To be considered for this position, you must have exceptional communication skills and a 'can do attitude' be accepting of responsibility, well trained and team driven. This role requires flexibility to work a roster including weekends and will involve day/evening shift and you will need to show a full commitment to weekend work as this is our busiest time.

If you believe you have all the attributes listed above, then this may be the job for you. In return, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package, excellent working conditions and chance of progression within this company.