Chef

Talent Recruitment; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Port City Bowling Club in Port Macquarie NSW is seeking a full-time chef to join our busy kitchen team. The role requires dedication, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a high-volume environment.

Salary ranges from $70,000 to $85,000 per year, with opportunities to contribute to menu planning and improve food quality. Applicants should have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role and relevant commercial cookery qualifications, plus strong food safety and OH&S knowledge.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Relevant qualifications in commercial cookery.
• Experience in a high-volume, high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Proactive, energetic and passionate about hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations including ordering stock.
• Train and manage cooks and kitchen staff.
• Ensure safety, hygiene and food quality across dishes.
• Contribute to menu planning and recipe development.

Skills

Cuisine prep

Creativity & presentation

Menu planning

Consistency in dishes

Food safety & OH&S

Team training

Communication skills

Education

Commercial cookery qualification

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Port City Bowling Club Position : Full Time Location : Port Macquarie NSW

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000 a year Port City Bowling Club is the only locally owned club within Port Macquarie CBD, offering great food, function facility and entertainment to the community. They are currently looking for hardworking and dedicated chef to join their team.

Skills, Duties, and Responsibilities: Skills in preparing different variety of cuisine. Creativity and high presentation standards

Ability to create dishes with consistency. Skilled in preparing, seasoning, and cooking food according to recipes. Ability to contribute to menu planning.

Understanding of food safety and OHS requirements. Train and manage cooks and kitchen staff. Achieving all safety, hygiene, and food quality

Manage daily kitchen operations including ordering stock. To be considered for the position you must possess the following: At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role

Relevant qualifications in commercial cookery Ability to excel in a high-volume, high-pressure environment. Proactive, energetic and shares a passion for the hospitality industry.

Possess effective communication skills with an approachable manner.