Chefs and Cooks

You Solved; Nelson Bay; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering HQ Nelson Bay is hiring full-time Chefs and Cooks for their busy venue at Nelson Bay Bowling Club in New South Wales. The role focuses on overseeing food preparation, quality control, and cost management, with the team delivering high standards across dinner and events.

The position requires flexibility for nights, weekends and holidays, and offers a permanent full-time role with salary in the range of AUD 79,000 to 85,000 per year plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Quality control standards for kitchen operations.
• Safe handling and storage of food.
• Preparation, seasoning and cooking of dishes.
• Accurate portioning and plating with sauces and garnishes.
• Assist with menu planning and seasonal changes.
• Estimate and manage food costs and labour needs.
• Collaborate on menu planning and seasonal menus.
• Mentor junior staff on cooking techniques.
• Maintain neat presentation and grooming.
• Handle high-volume service with efficiency.
• Support training of junior cooks and kitchen staff.
• Assist with planning menus and ordering supplies.

Responsibilities

• Examine ingredients to ensure quality and freshness.
• Regulate oven, grill and cooking equipment temperatures.
• Prepare, season and cook menu items.
• Portion and plate dishes with gravies and garnishes.
• Store foods in temperature-controlled facilities.
• Contribute to menu planning and cost estimation.
• Work with chefs on food prep and seasonal menus.
• Ensure immaculate presentation and grooming.
• Manage large service periods with confidence.
• Provide customer-focused service and support.
• Assist in training junior kitchen staff.
• Support ordering of food supplies and cost controls.

Skills

Quality control

Food safety

Food preparation

Portion control

Menu planning

Food cost

Seasonal menus

Team training

Garnishing

Equipment operation

Customer service

Large service

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

FULL TIME 38 HOURS PER WEEK MINIMUM 4 WEEKS ANNUAL LEAVE SALARY PLUS SUPER

$79k PA - $85K PA FIRE & SALT Pty Ltd trading as Catering HQ Nelson Bay is looking for full time Chefs and Cooks for their busy venue at Nelson Bay Bowling Club located at Nelson Bay, New South Wales. Nelson Bay Bowling & Recreation Club is a vibrant community-focused venue located along the scenic waters of Port Stephens in

New South Wales, offering a welcoming space for sport, leisure, and entertainment. With over 50 years of history, the club is popular among both locals and visitors, featuring lawn bowls facilities, social and competitive events, dining options, and function spaces for celebrations and corporations gatherings. Known for its inclusive atmosphere and strong support of local sporting, charity, and community initiatives, the club provides a relaxed environment where people of all ages can connect, unwind, and enjoy a range of activities.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality

• Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
• Preparing, seasoning and cooking food
• Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
• Storing food in temperature controlled facilities
• Strong emphasis on quality and consistency of dishes
• Ability to contribute to menu planning, food cost estimation and food cost control
• Work with the chefs on food preparation and seasonal menu planning
• Immaculate presentation and grooming
• Ability to handle large service numbers
• Above average customer care and service skills
• Assist with training our junior team on cooking techniques and procedures
• Contribute to planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies

YOU MUST BE

• Available nights, weekends and school holidays.
• Flexible

Positive with a can-do attitude -Willing to join our team and be part of something great! If you have a passion for creating food in the kitchen and the hospitality industry and this sounds like you