Chefs - Full time position and casual shifts available

Starpro Pty Ltd; Geelong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great salary

Work life balance

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Fyansford Hotel in Fyansford, near Geelong, is recruiting enthusiastic, trade-qualified Chefs for a full-time position with casual shifts available. You will lead kitchen tasks, ensure high quality food preparation, and contribute to menu development while maintaining cost controls and safety standards.

Candidates should have Cert IV in Commercial Cookery, strong leadership, and the ability to work rotating rosters across lunch and dinner services.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Chef with extensive experience in food operations.
• Experience in menu development and planning.
• Allergen awareness and handling.
• HACCP and OHS compliance knowledge.
• Ability to work rotating roster

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods for regular menu items, special requests, or allergens.
• Assist in menu development and planning.
• Assist cooks and staff in preparation and presentation.
• Demonstrate and maintain cost control strategies.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory authorities and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Cert IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Chefs - Full time position and casual shifts available

Are you looking to grow your career? The Fyansford Hotel in Fyansford is recruiting for enthusiastic and passionate trade qualified Chefs to expand our growing team.We require a full time Chef and have multiple casual shifts/days available as well!

You are energetic, organised, andself-motivated with strong leadership qualities, where you can ensure quality and consistency are maintained across the board. These positions offers great opportunity for growth and career progression all packaged within an excellent company culture.

We pride ourselves on quality food, beverage, and customer service and are looking for an outstanding Chef who has extensive experience in a variety of food operations. We have some major expansion plans in the works for next year, which will result in 4000+ covers a week all year round.

Ensuring food preparation, cooking and presentation is of a high standard at all times.

Prepare and cook foods of all types for either regular menu items, special requests, or allergen requests for the bistro and functions.

Assist in menu development and planning.

Assist cooks and other workers in the preparation cooking garnishing and presentation.

Demonstrate, implement, and maintain effective cost control strategies.

Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with relevant regulatory authorities.

Ensure HACCP and OHS compliance and maintain correct food safety procedures.

Work independently and as part of a team to achieve specified objectives as determined by both venue and group stakeholders.

The Person:

Reporting to the Head Chef and Venue Manager you will beable to work a rotating roster over 5 days including lunch and dinner for the full time role. The casual roles will fill any vacant shifts during the week and we are happy to work in with your availability.

You must be passionate about food and able to lead by example, with drive, enthusiasm, and attention to detail.

You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to motivate and develop staff,and be adept at maintaining a positive team environment.

You must have the ability to work under pressure.

You will have successfully completed Cert IV in Commercial Cookery.

What’s in it for you?

Great salary and work life balance;

A professional and respectful working culture with a supportive team;