Creative Chef & Kitchen Leader: Menu & Quality Training

The Malaya; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Malaya in New South Wales is seeking an experienced chef to join our team. You will plan menus, estimate costs, and manage food supplies, while ensuring high-quality presentation and consistent taste.

You will collaborate with Managers, Dietitians, and kitchen staff, demonstrate cooking techniques, enforce hygiene standards, and potentially train staff. A passion for excellence and leadership in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Past experience as a working Chef.
• Wok cooking experience.
• Advanced knowledge of the culinary arts.
• Perfectionism in sanitation and quality control.
• Portfolio of creative and unique dishes.
• Great leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct stocktakes and place orders for resupply.
• Exemplary work ethic in a high‑pressure environment.
• Passion and pride in providing high‑quality food.

Responsibilities

• Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies.
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff.
• Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures.
• Preparing and cooking food.
• Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations.
• May select and train staff.
• May freeze and preserve foods.

Skills

Wok cooking

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Sanitation discipline

Stocktakes

Quality control

High-pressure environment

Passion for food

Job description

The Malaya in New South Wales is seeking an experienced chef to join our team. You will plan menus, estimate costs, and manage food supplies, while ensuring high-quality presentation and consistent taste.

You will collaborate with Managers, Dietitians, and kitchen staff, demonstrate cooking techniques, enforce hygiene standards, and potentially train staff. A passion for excellence and leadership in a fast-paced environment is essential.