Chef

Elenika & Co; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Full-time employment

Dine-in, takeaway and catering

Job summary

Elenika & Co in Malvern East is seeking a Chef to join our Greek eatery on a full‑time basis. You will plan and prepare Greek and Mediterranean dishes, including charcoal‑grilled meats, seafood and banquet meals, ensuring high quality, presentation and safety.

The role requires 1+ year in a commercial kitchen, strong menu planning, teamwork and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Join a supportive kitchen team delivering dine‑in, takeaway and catering.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong menu planning, food preparation, cooking and kitchen coordination skills.
• Ability to consistently maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy restaurant environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience with Greek or Mediterranean cuisine, charcoal grilling and banquet service will be highly regarded.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and develop or refine dishes in consultation with management, considering seasonal produce and service requirements.
• Estimate food and labour needs, monitor costs, and assist with ordering and stock control.
• Inspect ingredients for quality, freshness and suitability before preparation.
• Prepare and cook Greek and Mediterranean dishes, including grills, seafood, meze and banquet meals.
• Monitor cooking processes, portions, plating and presentation for consistency.
• Prepare dishes for special dietary requirements and manage allergen requests.
• Supervise kitchen staff, allocate duties and provide guidance on methods and presentation.
• Coordinate with management and front‑of‑house on menu requirements and customer feedback.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and train kitchen staff as needed.
• Maintain food storage, rotation, temperature control and cleanliness per safety rules.
• Coordinate dine‑in, takeaway and catering orders.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Kitchen coordination

Quality & presentation

Time management

Teamwork & communication

Greek/Mediterranean cuisine

Evenings/weekends flexibility

1 year kitchen experience

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

Employer: The Trustee for Unicorn 2 Family Trust trading as Elenika & Co

ABN: 85 712 290 927

Location: 181 Waverley Road, Malvern East VIC 3145

Position: Chef (ANZSCO 351311)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per annum + 12% superannuation

About the Role

The Trustee for Unicorn 2 Family Trust, trading as Elenika & Co, is seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to join its kitchen team on a full-time basis at its Greek eatery in Malvern East.

The successful candidate will plan and prepare quality Greek and Mediterranean‑style dishes, including charcoal‑grilled meats, seafood, meze and banquet offerings, while maintaining consistent standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and safety.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan menus and develop or refine dishes in consultation with management, taking account of seasonal produce, customer preferences and service requirements.
• Estimate food and labour requirements, monitor food costs and assist with ordering and stock control.
• Select and inspect ingredients for quality, freshness and suitability before preparation.
• Prepare, season and cook Greek and Mediterranean‑style dishes, including grilled meats, seafood, meze and banquet meals, to established standards.
• Monitor cooking processes, portioning, plating and presentation to ensure consistency and quality.
• Prepare dishes for special dietary requirements and manage allergen‑related requests as required.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff during food preparation and service, allocate kitchen duties, and provide guidance on cooking methods and presentation standards.
• Liaise with restaurant management and front‑of‑house staff regarding menu requirements, food preparation issues, customer feedback and special dietary requests.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide practical training to kitchen staff where required.
• Maintain food storage, stock rotation, temperature control and kitchen cleanliness in line with food safety requirements.
• Coordinate food preparation and service for dine‑in, takeaway, catering and banquet orders.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong menu planning, food preparation, cooking and kitchen coordination skills.
• Ability to consistently maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy restaurant environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience with Greek or Mediterranean cuisine, charcoal grilling and banquet service will be highly regarded.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

What We Offer

• Annual salary of $80,000 – $85,000 plus 12% superannuation.
• Full‑time employment.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to work with an established Greek eatery offering dine‑in, takeaway and catering services.