Chef - Lead Kitchen, Consistency & Cost Control

WHITEPAGE CONSULTANCY PTY LTD; Greater Dandenong; Presencial; AUD 75 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Dandenong Pavilion in Dandenong, VIC, seeks an experienced Chef to lead a busy all-day kitchen and maintain consistency across the full menu. You will oversee prep, cooking, plating, costing and stock control to ensure quality for lunch and dinner service.

Applicants should have at least 1 year in a commercial kitchen and hold an AQF Associate Degree or higher. The role offers a full-time, permanent position with responsible cost management and hygiene standards.

Qualificações

• At least 1 year of professional experience working as a chef in a commercial kitchen.
• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook dishes across the full menu, from grill to pasta and parma lines, ensuring consistency during busy services.
• Check dishes at every stage of preparation, cooking and plating to meet standard.
• Plan core menu and monthly specials, costing each dish and estimating food and labour costs to protect margin.
• Forecast weekly food requirements, place supplier orders and rotate stock for fresh deliveries.
• Demonstrate sauces and keep Pavs Pantry range consistent with menu.
• Batch-prepare, portion, freeze and label sauces and stocks for safe stock control.
• Enforce food safety and hygiene regulations, including temperature logs and allergen controls.
• Work with venue manager and kitchen team to resolve preparation issues and special requirements.
• Recruit, train and roster kitchen staff on recipes and service standards.

Conhecimentos

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Costing

Team leadership

Formação académica

AQF Associate Degree

Advanced Diploma

Diploma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Dandenong Pavilion in Dandenong, VIC, seeks an experienced Chef to lead a busy all-day kitchen and maintain consistency across the full menu. You will oversee prep, cooking, plating, costing and stock control to ensure quality for lunch and dinner service.

Applicants should have at least 1 year in a commercial kitchen and hold an AQF Associate Degree or higher. The role offers a full-time, permanent position with responsible cost management and hygiene standards.