Chef

Toronto Workers Club; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Toronto Workers Club in Newcastle–Maitland area is seeking skilled Chefs with verified practical experience to manage direct production and multi-cuisine execution while maintaining strict quality controls, allergen management, and temperature logging. The role emphasizes high-volume kitchen operations and adherence to waste minimisation practices.

The candidate should hold a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, bring pastry/cafe experience if possible, and be available to work on weekends on a

Qualifications

• Requires Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.
• pastry and cafe experience is desirable.
• Availablity to work weekends on rotating roster.
• Ability to perform well in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong team player with excellent communication.
• Thorough knowledge of allergens for dietary restrictions.
• Competent in stock control and FIFO practices.
• Experience with plated functions and buffet events is preferred.
• Commitment to sustainability and waste minimisation.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation.
• Cooking to order.
• Adhere to all food health & safety requirements.

Skills

Team player

Food safety

Allergen knowledge

Stock control

FIFO inventory

Plated function service

Buffet service

Guest service

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Position Overview:

We are recruiting for highly capable Chef's with verified practical experience, strong operational competence, and a firm understanding of industry-grade kitchen systems. This position involves direct production responsibility, high-level execution of multiple cuisines and adherence to regimented quality control processes including allergen management, temperature logging, batch testing, and wastage tracking.

The day to day responsibilities and duties of the role include:

• Food preparation
• Cooking to order
• Complying with all food health & safety requirements

The skills and experience required for the position include:

• Must have a certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• Pastry and cafe experience desired
• Must be able to work on weekends and on a rotating roster.
• Must be a strong team player and able to work in busy environment.
• Passionate about providing high quality of food service.
• Strong working knowledge of allergens and dietary restrictions
• Proficient in stock control documentation and FIFO inventory practices
• Prior experience in plated function service and buffet event execution

  Understanding of sustainability and food waste minimisation procedures