Chef

Ironbrij; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ironbrij in Sydney, Australia is seeking a Chef to lead the preparation and production of wholefoods restaurant meals. You will manage kitchen operations, ensure food safety, and maintain high standards of presentation in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires coordinating with management on menu development, seasonal offerings, and efficient workflow. Salary is in a competitive AUD range, with full-time hours and a minimum of 38 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Australian Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher, or 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in a café, restaurant, or wholefoods kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to supervise and work collaboratively with kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of healthy, fresh, and seasonal food preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare menu items for breakfast, brunch, lunch, salads, sandwiches, and seasonal specials.
• Design and contribute to new menu items and rotating specials.
• Cook using grilling, roasting, baking, poaching, sautéing, and steaming.
• Ensure meals are presented to a high standard.
• Monitor food quality from prep to plate.
• Manage kitchen operations during busy service periods.
• Order supplies and monitor stock to minimise waste.
• Maintain freshness and proper storage of ingredients and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen supervision

Time management

Organisational skills

Fast-paced environments

Menu development input

Healthy cooking

Education

Australian Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher

3+ years relevant work experience

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and overseeing the production of high-quality wholefoods restaurant meals while maintaining food safety, kitchen efficiency, and consistent presentation standards. The role requires the ability to manage kitchen operations in a fast-paced restaurant environment with a focus on fresh, healthy, and seasonal menu offerings.

Position Title: Chef

Business Type: Full-Service Restaurant

Location: Sydney Australia

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours: Minimum 38 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing menu items including breakfast, brunch, lunch meals, salads, sandwiches, baked items, and seasonal specials.
• Designing and contributing to new menu items and rotating specials in line with customer preferences and wholefoods restaurant concepts.
• Preparing and cooking food using various cooking techniques including grilling, roasting, baking, poaching, sautéing, and steaming.
• Ensuring all meals are prepared and presented consistently to a high standard.
• Monitoring food quality at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Managing kitchen operations during busy service periods and coordinating workflow efficiently.
• Ordering food supplies and kitchen inventory while monitoring stock levels and minimising wastage.
• Inspecting and maintaining the quality and freshness of ingredients and ensuring proper food storage procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with NSW food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Supervising and training kitchen staff in food preparation techniques, kitchen procedures, and safe food handling practices.
• Assisting in rostering and coordinating kitchen staff where required.
• Monitoring portion control and food costs to assist in maintaining profitability.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of kitchen equipment, workstations, and storage areas.
• Collaborating with management regarding menu development, seasonal offerings, and operational improvements.

Skills And Experience Required

• Relevant qualification equivalent to an Australian Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher, or at least three years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working in a café, restaurant, or wholefoods kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to supervise and work collaboratively with kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of healthy, fresh, and seasonal food preparation preferred

Expected Salary: $79,500 - $85,000 AUD per year