Chef/ Cook

Mickleham Kebab & Grill; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mickleham Kebab & Grill in Melbourne is seeking a passionate, qualified Full-Time Chef to join our busy kitchen. You will cook, present meals and help manage catering orders, including Biryani.

The role requires 1–2 years of chef experience, culinary qualifications preferred, strong food safety and teamwork skills, and the ability to work quickly in a high-volume kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of chef experience required or would be beneficial.
• Culinary qualifications are preferred.
• Strong cooking and food preparation skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen with good time management.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards is important.
• Teamwork and effective communication are needed in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals according to established recipes and standards.
• Prepare meals for regular customers and catering orders, including Biryani.
• Carry out food preparation, including cutting, marinating and seasoning ingredients.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation.
• Ensure all food is prepared, stored and handled in accordance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Conduct stocktakes and assist with inventory management and ordering.
• Train, supervise and support kitchen staff as required.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment.
• Follow WHS and food safety procedures.
• Minimise food wastage and ensure efficient use of ingredients.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

Salary: $79,000 – $85,000 per annum, depending on experience

About the Position

We are seeking a passionate, qualified and experienced Full-Time Chef to join our kitchen team. The successful candidate will have strong cooking and food preparation skills and be able to work efficiently in a busy commercial kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals according to established recipes and standards.
• Prepare meals for regular customers and catering orders, including Biryani.
• Carry out food preparation, including cutting, portioning, marinating and seasoning ingredients.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation.
• Ensure all food is prepared, stored and handled in accordance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Conduct stocktakes and assist with inventory management and ordering.
• Train, supervise and support kitchen staff as required.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment.
• Follow workplace health and safety (WHS) and food safety procedures.
• Minimise food wastage and ensure efficient use of ingredients.

Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant chef experience.
• Relevant culinary qualifications are preferred.
• Strong food preparation and cooking skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Strong teamwork, communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

$79,000 – $85,000 per annum, depending on skills, qualifications and experience.