Chef - Full time Position, Apprentice- Full Time Position

Kyneton RSL; Kyneton; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Kyneton RSL in Victoria is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our busy kitchen, with a full-time position available alongside an Apprenticeship track for the right candidate. You will report to the Head Chef, direct food preparation, cook high-quality dishes, develop menu items, supervise stations, and help maintain health and safety standards while contributing to a friendly, collaborative team.

Open seven days a week, we offer a supportive environment with opportunities to grow, 5 weeks of

Qualifications

• Solid kitchen knowledge and ability to lead a section.
• Experience in line management and coordinating service.
• Ability to work unsupervised during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Directing food preparation and delegating tasks.
• Cooking high quality dishes and maintaining standards.
• Assisting Head Chef with menu items and recipes.
• Supervising kitchen stations and staff performance.
• Ensuring health, safety and sanitation compliance.
• Managing stock, inventory needs and ordering.

Skills

Team leadership

Line management

Unsupervised work

Kitchen knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Chef - Full time Position, Apprentice- Full Time Position

Are you looking for a job that provides an opportunity to learn and grow, a stable income, regular shifts and excellent career prospects. If you are a reliable, quick thinking, creative person then this job as a Chef or Apprentice may be the perfect job for you.

We are searching for someone that is looking for a long term position in our kitchen which is a busy, fast paced environment with a small but friendly group of people, therefore the ability to work in a team is vital.

What are the main duties of a Chef?

A Chef reports directly to the Head Chef. The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:

• Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks
• Cooking and preparing high quality dishes
• Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes
• Supervising all kitchen stations
• Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
• Being responsible for health and safety
• Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created
• Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
• Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines

To land a job as a Chef or Apprentice you will need:

• Awareness of manual handling techniques
• Awareness of Control of Substance hazards and chemical safety
• Experience of kitchen equipment
• Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives
• Competent level of English spoken and written

Who we're looking for and skills you should possess:

• For Qualified Chefs: Solid section knowledge, line management, team leadership skills, and the ability to work unsupervised during peak services.
• For Apprentice Chefs: Genuine passion for cooking, strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and commitment to completing your Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.

About the company

Here at the Kyneton RSL we are open 7 days a week for both lunch & dinner.

We strive to meet our core values and mission statement as part of the RSL network to ensure our members needs are achieved each and every time. We work hard to maintain an approachable and friendly atmosphere where everyone has a voice and you are encouraged to be an active member of the team. 5 weeks of annual leave is offered as a part of this role.