Creative Chef — Menu, Quality & Kitchen Lead

M ARGUEL & D CORDERO; Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HAMY PHO in Swan Hill, Victoria is seeking a Permanent, full-time Chef to lead a high‑performing kitchen. You will plan menus, develop meal options, consider dietary needs, and source fresh ingredients for daily operations.

You will handle food preparation, plating, quality checks, portion control, and collaboration with other chefs. The role also covers budgeting, stock control, and maintaining strict hygiene and sanitary standards in all kitchen areas.

Qualifications

• Menu planning and menu development with dietary and seasonal considerations.
• Food preparation, cooking, and plating to high quality standards.
• Purchasing ingredients and supplies for daily operations.
• Quality assurance and safety standards compliance.
• Portion control and waste reduction through accurate measurement.
• Coordination with other kitchen staff to support production.
• Monitoring oven, grill, and range temperatures and equipment performance.
• Knowledge of budgeting, stock control, and overall kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and develop diverse meal options.
• Prepare, cook, plate, and present dishes.
• Purchase and source ingredients and supplies daily.
• Inspect products for freshness and safety compliance.
• Ensure correct portion sizes and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with other chefs in food preparation.
• Maintain proper kitchen temperatures and equipment checks.
• Oversee stock control, budgeting, and hygienic practices.

Job description

HAMY PHO in Swan Hill, Victoria is seeking a Permanent, full-time Chef to lead a high‑performing kitchen. You will plan menus, develop meal options, consider dietary needs, and source fresh ingredients for daily operations.

You will handle food preparation, plating, quality checks, portion control, and collaboration with other chefs. The role also covers budgeting, stock control, and maintaining strict hygiene and sanitary standards in all kitchen areas.