Chefs & Cooks

Hourigan Visa Migration Services Pty Ltd; Thredbo; Presencial; AUD 79.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hourigan Visa Migration Services Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled Chef to oversee the preparation and presentation of meals at our busy kitchen near Thredbo, NSW. You will contribute to menu development and maintain high food quality while supporting efficient kitchen operations.

This full-time role requires culinary excellence, strong organisational ability, and the capacity to supervise and mentor kitchen staff during busy service periods. Evening and weekend shifts may apply.

Formación

• Commercial cookery qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Experience supervising, training, or mentoring kitchen staff.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook a diverse range of meals to recipe and presentation standards.
• Develop and introduce new menu items and seasonal specials.
• Plan food preparation and production activities for efficient kitchen operations and timely service.
• Monitor ingredient quality and dish presentation for consistency and satisfaction.
• Supervise and train cooks and kitchen staff, assist with rostering.

Conocimientos

Commercial cookery

Chef in a commercial kitchen

Food safety & hygiene

Staff supervision

Organisational skills

Time management

Educación

Commercial cookery qualification or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

The Chef is responsible for overseeing the preparation and presentation of meals, contributing to menu development, maintaining food quality standards, and supporting the efficient operation of the kitchen. The role requires a high level of culinary skill, organisational ability, and the capacity to supervise and mentor kitchen staff in a busy commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Hourigan Visa Migration Services Pty Ltd

The Chef is responsible for overseeing the preparation and presentation of meals, contributing to menu development, maintaining food quality standards, and supporting the efficient operation of the kitchen. The role requires a high level of culinary skill, organisational ability, and the capacity to supervise and mentor kitchen staff in a busy commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a diverse range of meals in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards.
• Develop and introduce new menu items and seasonal specials, taking into account customer preferences, food trends, and ingredient availability.
• Plan food preparation and production activities to ensure efficient kitchen operations and timely service delivery.
• Monitor the quality of ingredients and completed dishes to ensure consistency, presentation, and customer satisfaction.
• Determine food requirements, portion sizes, and preparation methods to support quality and cost control objectives.
• Assist in the pricing of menu items and monitor food costs to maintain profitability targets.
• Order food supplies, ingredients, and kitchen consumables as required.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement stock control procedures, including stock rotation and waste minimisation measures.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Supervise, train, and support cooks, kitchen hands, and other kitchen staff.
• Assist with staff rostering and workflow planning to ensure adequate kitchen coverage during service periods.
• Accommodate customer dietary requirements, allergies, and special requests where appropriate.
• Liaise with management regarding menu performance, customer feedback, and operational improvements.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained in good working order and arrange repairs or servicing when required.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and productive kitchen environment.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu planning, and kitchen operations.
• Sound understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Experience supervising, training, or mentoring kitchen staff.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Commitment to producing high-quality food and maintaining excellent customer service standards.

Employment Conditions

• Full-time position averaging 38 hours per week.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required by operational needs.
• Annual salary of $79,000 to $90,000 plus superannuation, depending on skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Leave entitlements and other employment conditions in accordance with applicable workplace legislation and company policies.

About Company

The Wild Brumby cafe has a Austrian influence and is found within the Wildbrumby distillery itself, which is just outside Jindabyne, on the road to Thredbo. We serve a variety of delicious meals from Thursday to Monday

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $79000-90000

Job Publish: 27-10-2026

Job Expire: 26-11-2026