Chef

Rashi Joshi; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

WARIS AND AMBER PTY LTD - t/a SHOWGROUND EATERY in Castle Hill, NSW, seeks an experienced Chef to join a contemporary dining team. The role focuses on Italian and modern Australian dishes, including wood-fired pizza, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients, quality, and presentation.

You will lead kitchen efforts during busy service, train staff, and ensure consistent high standards across breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings. This is a full-time position with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience as a Chef in a busy restaurant kitchen.
• Experience in Italian and modern Australian dishes including pasta and pizza.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to maintain high-quality food presentation during peak service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise the preparation and cooking across the restaurant menu.
• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes in accordance with recipes and standards.
• Monitor food quality throughout preparation, cooking and service.
• Assist with menu planning and development of seasonal dishes.
• Estimate food requirements and help control costs.
• Order ingredients and maintain kitchen stock levels.
• Check freshness and quality of ingredients before service.
• Coordinate food preparation activities to support efficient service.
• Discuss requirements with management and front-of-house staff.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and guide kitchen staff.
• Maintain consistent portions, presentation and quality.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and sanitation throughout kitchen operations.
• Maintain clean, organized and safe kitchen areas.
• Assist with training and supervising kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Quality control

Staff training

Wood-fired cooking

Tools

Wood-fired oven

Gas range

Job description

Position: Chef Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $85,000 - $87,000 p/a plus Super

Employer Name: WARIS AND AMBER PTY LTD - t/a SHOWGROUND EATERY

A.B.N.: 16 684 305 253

Job Location: Shop 8, 2 Mandala Parade, Castle Hill, NSW, 2154, AUSTRALIA

Advertising Period: 28 days - 9 Sep 2026 > 7 Oct 2026

Summary Our client is seeking to add an experienced Chef to the kitchen team at Showground Eatery, a welcoming and contemporary dining venue in Castle Hill. The restaurant offers a diverse menu influenced by Italian, Middle Eastern and modern café cuisine, with a strong focus on fresh ingredients, consistent quality, appealing presentation and providing customers with an enjoyable dining experience.

Typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan and organise the preparation and cooking of meals across the restaurant menu.
• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards.
• Monitor food quality throughout preparation, cooking and final presentation before service.
• Assist with menu planning and development of seasonal and contemporary dishes.
• Estimate food requirements and assist with controlling food and labour costs.
• Order ingredients and food supplies to maintain appropriate kitchen stock levels.
• Check the freshness, quality and suitability of ingredients before preparation and service.
• Coordinate food preparation activities to support efficient service during busy dining periods.
• Discuss food preparation and service requirements with management and front-of-house staff.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance on food preparation procedures to kitchen staff.
• Maintain consistent portion sizes, presentation standards and quality across all prepared dishes.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements are followed throughout kitchen operations.
• Maintain clean, organised and safe kitchen work areas, equipment and food storage facilities.
• Assist with training and supervising kitchen staff in preparation, cooking and hygiene procedures.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:

• Minimum 12 months’ relevant experience working as a Chef in a busy commercial restaurant kitchen.
• Demonstrated experience preparing Italian and modern Australian dishes, including pasta, pizza, meat and contemporary café-style meals.
• Experience preparing and cooking wood-fired pizza, pasta dishes and traditional Italian-style sauces would be highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, portion control and professional presentation across a diverse restaurant menu.
• Ability to maintain consistent food quality and presentation during high-volume breakfast, lunch and dinner service.