Chef or Cook

Lockyer Hotel; Forest Hill; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockyer Hotel in Forest Hill, QLD is seeking a full-time qualified chef or kitchen all-rounder to join our dynamic kitchen team. You will prepare diverse dishes, ensure presentation and quality, and maintain strict food safety standards while delivering timely service.

We value creativity, teamwork, and pride in your craft, with weekend/evening availability and a four-day work week. Own transport is preferred; work-life balance is a focus in rostering.

Qualifications

• A recognized culinary qualification and relevant certifications.
• Proven experience in a similar hospitality role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a diverse range of dishes with creativity and precision.
• Maintain high culinary standards and timely delivery of orders.
• Ensure beautiful presentation and quality of all dishes leaving the kitchen.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation and procedures of the kitchen.

Skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

The Lockyer Hotel in Forest Hill QLD is seeking a full time qualified chef or kitchen all rounder to join our dynamic kitchen team.

Key responsibilities

Preparing and executing a diverse range of dishes with creativity and precision

Collaborating with the kitchen team to maintain high culinary standards and timely delivery of orders

Ensuring beautiful presentation and quality of all dishes leaving the kitchen

Adhering to food safety and hygiene standards to provide a safe dining experience for our guests

Assist in the day-to-day operation and procedures of the kitchen

About you

A recognized culinary qualification and relevant certifications and or Proven experience in a similar role, showcasing your hospitality knowledge

A sense of creativity and pride in your dishes

Strong communication skills and the ability to work seamlessly within a team or independently when required

Availability to work on weekends and evenings to accommodate busy service hours

Own reliable transportation

A supportive and dynamic work environment that encourages creativity and using your talents

One full weekend per month off and a 4 day working week

Work life balance focus reflected in rostering

About us

The Lockyer Hotel is an independently owned and operated Hotel, our kitchen team pride themselves on their high standards striving to execute a quality experience for all our guests. The team within the Hotel enjoy working together to create a quality experience for all of our patrons. We also strive to provide a great work life balance for our staff.