Creative Bistro Chef — Wood-Fired Grill & Weekly Specials

Employer Sponsored Jobs; Emerald; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship available

Full visa sponsorship

Job summary

A well-established hospitality business in Victoria is seeking a Chef who can demonstrate genuine commercial kitchen experience, strong food preparation skills and a consistent commitment to quality. You’ll join a large, energetic team where ideas are encouraged and there is room to showcase your creativity through weekly specials.

The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a wood-fired grill, providing an opportunity to work across a varied bistro-style food operation while continuing to build

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant commercial chef experience.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and cook quality food consistently.
• Practical experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to maintain quality during busy service periods.
• Strong teamwork and communications skills.
• Ability to follow recipes, procedures and kitchen standards.
• A creative approach to food preparation and menu specials.
• Professional attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen.
• Genuine and verifiable hospitality experience.
• Ability to provide appropriate evidence of relevant work experience when required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of high-quality bistro-styled dishes.
• Maintain consistent standards of food quality, taste and presentation.
• Plan menus and contribute creative ideas for new dishes and weekly specials.
• Estimate food and labour requirements and assist with ordering supplies.
• Monitor food quality at each stage of preparation and presentation.
• Apply appropriate cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
• Work with managers and kitchen and service staff to coordinate food preparation.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and support other kitchen team members.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Follow and reinforce workplace food hygiene procedures.
• Assist with staff selection and training when required.
• Manage food storage, preservation and freezing procedures where applicable.
• Work efficiently as part of a large and enthusiastic kitchen team.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Maintain reliable and consistent kitchen performance during busy service periods.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Creativity

Job description

A well-established hospitality business in Victoria is seeking a Chef who can demonstrate genuine commercial kitchen experience, strong food preparation skills and a consistent commitment to quality. You’ll join a large, energetic team where ideas are encouraged and there is room to showcase your creativity through weekly specials.

The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a wood-fired grill, providing an opportunity to work across a varied bistro-style food operation while continuing to build