Chef

WHITEPAGE CONSULTANCY PTY LTD; North Lakes; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WHITEPAGE CONSULTANCY PTY LTD – North Lakes, QLD is seeking a skilled Chef to join our team at North Lakes. The role involves preparing and plating for bistro, café, bar and function menus, while upholding food safety standards and budget targets.

You will plan seasonal menus, assist with rosters and supervise and train junior kitchen staff. A relevant cookery qualification and at least 1 year of kitchen experience are required.

Qualifications

• An AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in a relevant field such as Commercial Cookery, Hospitality Management or Kitchen Management.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Chef or in a similar role in a commercial kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and plate dishes for the bistro, café, bar and function menus, ensuring quality during busy services.
• Explain and enforce food safety and hygiene rules under applicable laws and club programs.
• Plan seasonal menus, daily specials, kids’ meals and banquet packages.
• Manage food and labour costs, order supplies and monitor stock and waste.
• Collaborate with managers and staff on menu changes and service issues.
• Train apprentices and kitchen staff in techniques and procedures.

Skills

Passionate about food

Strong communicator

Commercially aware

Flexible and reliable

Education

AQF Associate Degree / Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Commercial Cookery / Hospitality Management

1 year of relevant experience as a Chef

Job description

WHITEPAGE CONSULTANCY PTY LTD – North Lakes QLD

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

CSC Group (Community Sports Clubs), operated by Caboolture Sports Club Limited, is one of Queensland’s largest community‑owned multi‑sport club groups. We have served the Moreton Bay region since 1999. We run five licensed venues where members, families and visitors come to eat, relax and get together.

Our clubs have restaurants, cafés, bars, live entertainment, kids clubs and function spaces, and they host everyday meals, birthdays, weddings and corporate events. Our venues do more than serve customers. We are a not‑for‑profit organisation, so the money our clubs earn goes back into the community.

We provide facilities and funding for six foundation sporting clubs. We also give grants and sponsorships to local sports teams, schools, young athletes, charities and community groups across the Moreton Bay region and beyond. If you join our kitchen, the food you cook helps fund local sport and community life.

We are looking for a skilled, motivated Chef to join our team at North Lakes. Chef | Caboolture Sports Club Limited (trading as CSC Group) | North Lakes, QLD 4509

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and plate dishes for the bistro, café, bar and function menus, and check taste, portion size, temperature and presentation at every stage from prep to the pass, so members and guests receive consistent, high‑quality meals during busy services and major club events.
• Explain and enforce food safety and hygiene rules under the Queensland Food Act 2006, the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Code and the club’s Food Safety Program. Keep temperature logs, cleaning schedules and labelling records ready for council inspections and audits, and follow Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) procedures to keep the kitchen safe and clean.
• Plan seasonal bistro menus, daily specials, kids’ meals and function and banquet packages.
• Work out food and labour costs to set dish pricing and meet budget targets, and order supplies from approved suppliers, checking deliveries and managing stock rotation and stocktakes.
• Meet with Venue Managers, Functions Coordinators, kitchen and waiting staff to discuss menu changes, upcoming bookings and service issues.
• Work with Management and nutrition or dietetic advisers, where needed, on allergens and special diets such as gluten‑free, vegetarian, vegan and halal, and brief front‑of‑house staff on new dishes and allergen information.
• Help recruit and select kitchen staff and run inductions.
• Show apprentices, cooks and kitchen hands correct cooking methods, knife skills and plating techniques, and advise them on recipes and preparation procedures to build a skilled and reliable team.
• Freeze, vacuum‑seal, cure and store food using safe preservation methods, and prepare food in bulk ahead of large functions, presentation nights, sporting club events and community gatherings while keeping it fresh and limiting waste.
• Help prepare kitchen rosters that cover peak periods, special events and public holidays within labour budgets, and make sure kitchen equipment is used safely, cleaned and maintained, reporting repairs promptly.
• Keep up with food trends, member feedback and sales results, and suggest ways to improve the menu and the dining experience.

Qualifications and Experience

• An AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in a relevant field, such as Commercial Cookery, Hospitality Management or Kitchen Management
• At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Chef or in a similar role in a commercial kitchen

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about food, with high standards for quality, flavour and presentation
• A strong communicator who works well with kitchen, front‑of‑house and management teams
• Commercially aware, keeping food costs, wastage and budgets in mind
• Flexible and reliable, and willing to work a rotating roster including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Salary and Hours

Work - 38 hours per week

• A salary of $75,000 - $85,000 per year plus superannuation
• Full-time

CSC Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.