Chef

Heyfield Railway Hotel; Heyfield; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Inclusive work environment

Flexible scheduling

Sponsorship available

Job summary

Heyfield Railway Hotel in Heyfield, Victoria is seeking an experienced Chef/Cook to join our culinary team, delivering high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will work with the Head Chef on menus, maintain hygiene, and provide excellent guest service while contributing to a positive team culture and ongoing training opportunities.

We offer sponsorship for the right candidate, competitive pay, career development, and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Chef/Cook in hospitality.
• Formal culinary training or qualifications (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery).
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and food safety.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality, creative meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Collaborating with the Head Chef to develop new menu items and improve existing dishes
• Ensuring all food preparation and cooking tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standards
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen
• Providing excellent customer service and responding promptly to guest requests
• Assisting with inventory management and ordering of kitchen supplies
• Adhering to all relevant food safety and workplace health and safety regulations

Skills

2+ years experience as Chef/Cook

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Food preparation knowledge

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Heyfield Railway Hotel is seeking an experienced Chef/Cook to join our talented culinary team. This role is located in Heyfield, Victoria and plays a key part in delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality, creative meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Collaborating with the Head Chef to develop new menu items and improve existing dishes
• Ensuring all food preparation and cooking tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standards
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen
• Providing excellent customer service and responding promptly to guest requests
• Assisting with inventory management and ordering of kitchen supplies
• Adhering to all relevant food safety and workplace health and safety regulations

About you

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Chef/Cook in a similar hospitality setting
• Formal culinary training or qualifications (e.g. Certificate III in Commercial Cookery)
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and food safety practices
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities to thrive in a busy kitchen
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to a positive work culture
• Passion for creating delicious, high-quality meals and enhancing the dining experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career development and skills training
• Friendly, supportive and inclusive work environment
• Flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Sponsorship available for right candidate