Chef/Cook

Mountain Ridge Wines; Berry; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Mountain Ridge Wines is seeking a Chef or Cook to join our team in a casual capacity, delivering consistently high-quality dishes in a beautiful setting. You will support senior chefs, handle food preparation and plating, and help maintain a safe, clean kitchen environment.

The role requires reliability, teamwork and a strong eye for detail, with weekend shifts on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays as part of a hospitality roster. Prior experience in quality dining is ideal.

Qualifications

• Recognised Chef trade qualification or relevant experience.
• Experience in a quality restaurant environment.
• Passion for food, hospitality and culinary excellence.
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced service environment.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering exceptional culinary experiences that exceed guest expectations.
• Assist with the preparation, cooking and presentation of high-quality dishes.
• Work closely with senior chefs to ensure consistency, quality and efficient service delivery.
• Assist with stock rotation, inventory management and minimising wastage.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and workplace health standards.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative and professional kitchen culture.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Food safety knowledge

Fast-paced service ability

Flexibility

Education

Chef trade qualification

Job description

Join our fabulous team and bring your kitchen skills to this exciting opportunity to prepare exceptional food in a beautiful setting.

Mountain Ridge Wines are seeking a Chef or Cook to help consistently deliver exceptional culinary experiences for our customers.

Work closely with our team to ensure consistency and quality, assist with stock rotation and inventory management and maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

We are seeking casuals to work shifts on Fridays, Saturday and Sundays.

Key responsibilities

Assist in delivering exceptional culinary experiences that exceed guest expectations

Assist with the preparation, cooking and presentation of high-quality

Work closely with senior chefs to ensure consistency, quality and efficient service delivery

Assist with stock rotation, inventory management and minimising wastage

Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment

Ensure compliance with all food safety and workplace health standards

Contribute positively to a collaborative and professional kitchen culture

About you

We are looking for people who:

Take pride in the food they produce

Work well as part of a team

Are reliable, organised and calm during busy services

Have strong attention to detail

Understand the importance of consistency and presentation

Are prepared to work weekends as part of a hospitality roster

High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Contribute positively to a collaborative and professional kitchen culture.

Assist with the preparation, cooking, and presentation of high-quality dishes.

Work closely with senior chefs to ensure consistency, quality, and efficient service delivery.

Assist with stock rotation, inventory management and minimising wastage.

Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

Ensure compliance with all food safety and workplace health standards.

Essential criteria required to be considered

A recognised Chef trade qualification or relevant experience.

Previous experience in a quality restaurant environment.

A passion for food, hospitality and culinary excellence.

Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations.

The ability to perform in a fast-paced service environment.

Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.

High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays.