Chef

Naked Racer; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Naked Racer Pty Ltd in Cheltenham, Melbourne, Australia is seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals, developing menu items and supervising kitchen operations to maintain excellent food quality, presentation and hygiene standards.

The role requires an Australian trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III/IV) and a Diploma or higher in kitchen supervision or management, with at least three

Qualifications

• Australian trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III/IV) required.
• Diploma or higher qualification in kitchen supervision or management.
• Minimum three years of full-time experience in Australia, including Australian cuisine.
• Experience in menu planning, recipe development and varied dishes.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, food presentation and kitchen operations.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and manage food costs and wastage.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus, including daily specials.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes.
• Develop new recipes and menus inspired by different cuisines.
• Ensure quality, taste and presentation of all food.
• Monitor cooking processes for compliance with standards.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff.
• Provide guidance on cooking techniques, garnishing and presentation.
• Estimate food requirements and manage stock and wastage.
• Inspect supplies to ensure quality and freshness.

Skills

Menu planning

Recipe development

Kitchen supervision

Food safety

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Diploma in Kitchen Supervision/Management

Job description

The Naked Racer Pty Ltd, located in Cheltenham, is seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to join our busy kitchen team. The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals, developing menu items, supervising kitchen operations and maintaining excellent food quality, presentation and hygiene standards.

Key responsibilities

Plan and develop menus, including daily specials, taking into consideration seasonal ingredients, customer preferences and business requirements.

Prepare and cook a variety of dishes in accordance with the menu and established recipes.

Develop new recipes and introduce dishes inspired by different cuisines.

Ensure the quality, consistency, taste and presentation of all food prepared.

Monitor food preparation and cooking processes to ensure compliance with established standards.

Supervise and coordinate the activities of kitchen staff involved in food preparation and cooking.

Provide guidance to kitchen staff on cooking techniques, food preparation, garnishing and presentation.

Estimate food requirements and calculate ingredient quantities for daily operations and special events.

Monitor food costs, portion sizes and wastage to maintain efficient kitchen operations.

Inspect food supplies and deliveries to ensure ingredients meet quality and freshness standards.

About you

An Australian trade qualification in Commercial Cookery, including Certificate III and Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.

A Diploma or higher qualification in kitchen supervision or management.

At least three years of full-time work experience in Australia, including experience preparing Australian cuisine.

Demonstrated experience in menu planning, recipe development and preparing a variety of dishes.

Strong knowledge of cooking methods, food presentation and kitchen operations.

Ability to supervise and coordinate kitchen staff effectively.

Knowledge of food safety standards, hygiene practices and safe kitchen operations.

Ability to manage food costs, stock control and minimise wastage.

Good communication, organisational and time-management skills.