Chef

Xee Trade Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunky dory Eastland in Ringwood is seeking a full-time qualified Chef. A Diploma in Hospitality Management and at least 1 year of work experience are required.

The role involves preparing and cooking meals, managing portions, and ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and hygiene. You will also be responsible for cost calculations, inventory control, staff supervision, and coordinating kitchen operations with peak service times.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Hospitality Management is required.
• 1 year of work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking meals, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Calculating food and labour costs, ordering inventory, and overseeing stock.
• Manage food costs and portions to stay within budget.
• Enforce food safety and hygiene standards per regulations.
• Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff.
• Coordinate kitchen operations with restaurant needs, especially at peak times.
• Address customer feedback and complaints about food quality and adjust as needed.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen management

Communication

Time management

Education

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Job description

The team at Hunky dory Eastland in Ringwood are looking for a full-time qualified Chef to join the team.

Diploma in Hospitality Management and

1 year of work experience required.

Duties:

• Preparing and cooking meals, managing portions, and ensuring dishes meet quality and presentation standards.
• Calculating food and labour costs, ordering inventory, and overseeing stock to maintain kitchen efficiency and reduce wastage.
• Managing food costs, monitoring portion sizes, and minimizing waste to stay within budget constraints.
• Enforce food safety and hygiene standards in compliance with regulations.
• Supervising, training, and mentoring kitchen staff, ensuring high culinary standards.
• Working with management to synchronise kitchen operations with restaurant needs, especially during peak service times.
• Addressing customer feedback and complaints about food quality, ensuring customer satisfaction, and adjusting as necessary.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen management procedures.
• Effective communicator with staff and management, ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure.