Chef

Excel Yarra Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vibrant venue

Supportive kitchen environment

Skill development opportunities

Job summary

EXCEL YARRA PTY LTD T/A THE TRAIN YARD in Heidelberg, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Chef to prepare and cook quality breakfast, lunch and BBQ dishes while maintaining high standards of food quality and kitchen operations.

The role is full-time with a salary of around 80,000 AUD per year, and includes duties such as menu planning, ensuring food safety, and coordinating kitchen activities during busy service periods.

Qualifications

• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.
• BBQ cooking and function catering experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes in accordance with menu requirements.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and portion consistency.
• Assist with menu planning and daily food preparation.
• Monitor food inventory and minimise waste.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Coordinate kitchen activities during busy service periods and functions.

Skills

Cookery skills

Commercial kitchen

Food safety

BBQ experience

Function catering

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

EXCEL YARRA PTY LTD T/A THE TRAIN YARD is seeking an experienced Chef to prepare and cook quality breakfast, lunch and BBQ dishes while maintaining high standards of food quality and kitchen operations.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a vibrant hospitality venue.
• Supportive and collaborative kitchen environment.
• Opportunity to develop culinary skills and experience.

Excel Yarra Pty Ltd

EXCEL YARRA PTY LTD T/A THE TRAIN YARD is seeking an experienced Chef to prepare and cook quality breakfast, lunch and BBQ dishes while maintaining high standards of food quality and kitchen operations.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a vibrant hospitality venue.
• Supportive and collaborative kitchen environment.
• Opportunity to develop culinary skills and experience.

Task & responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes in accordance with menu requirements.
• Maintain food quality, presentation and portion consistency.
• Assist with menu planning and daily food preparation.
• Monitor food inventory and minimise waste.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Coordinate kitchen activities during busy service periods and functions.

Qualification & experience

• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a team.
• BBQ cooking and function catering experience is an advantage.

About Company

EXCEL YARRA PTY LTD T/A THE TRAIN YARD operates a café, bar and function venue in Heidelberg, Victoria. The business offers breakfast and lunch, quality coffee, house-smoked BBQ dishes, beverages and function services for local customers and groups.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $80000-80000

Job Publish: 15-10-2026

Job Expire: 14-11-2026