Chef/Cook

Queensberry Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensberry Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a Chef/Cook to join our kitchen team and deliver consistently high quality meals using fresh ingredients. This full-time role includes weekend work and offers a base salary of $75,000–$85,000 plus super for a 38-hour week.

You will prepare and cook dishes to recipe specifications, ensure food safety, manage stock, and collaborate with front-of-house staff to deliver efficient service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a chef/cook.
• Qualified in Commercial Cookery.
• Creative mindset.
• Supervisory skills.
• Flexible with hours.
• Good communication and technology skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver timely results.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes according to established recipes and menu specifications.
• Ensuring all food is prepared to the highest quality standards and presented attractively.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment in compliance with food safety regulations.
• Managing food inventory and assisting with stock rotation and wastage minimisation.
• Following all health and safety protocols and food handling procedures.
• Collaborating with kitchen staff and front-of-house teams to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Adapting to menu changes and special dietary requirements as needed.
• Contributing to a positive and professional kitchen atmosphere.
• Assist chef with daily kitchen operations and service preparation.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

We are a well established pub - Queensberry Pty Ltd- located at 593 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053, and are looking for a Chef/Cook to join our kitchen team and deliver consistently high quality meals using the freshest of ingredients.

The position is a full time role involving scheduled weekend work. We are offering the suitable candidate a base salary of $75,000-85,000+super (above award wage) for a 38-hour week.

In this position, you will:

• Preparing and cooking a variety of dishes according to established recipes and menu specifications
• Ensuring all food is prepared to the highest quality standards and presented attractively
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment in compliance with food safety regulations
• Managing food inventory and assisting with stock rotation and wastage minimisation
• Following all health and safety protocols and food handling procedures
• Collaborating with kitchen staff and front-of-house teams to ensure efficient service delivery
• Adapting to menu changes and special dietary requirements as needed
• Contributing to a positive and professional kitchen atmosphere
• Assist chef with daily kitchen operations and service preparation

We are looking for a person with

• Minimum 1 year experience as a chef/cook.
• Relevant Qualification in Commercial Cookery
• Have a creative mindset
• Supervisory skills
• Confident approach and results driven
• Flexibility with hours and approach
• Good communication and technology skills
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure to deliver timely and quality results