Fine Dining Chef: Seasonal Menus & Culinary Excellence

Atlas Talents; Flinders; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MOKE Dining on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula is seeking an experienced Chef for a permanent full-time role. You will prepare and present high-quality dishes, contribute to seasonal menu planning, and coordinate daily kitchen activities in a fine dining setting.

The role requires relevant commercial cookery qualifications or equivalent experience and at least 1 year in a chef position, with strong focus on food safety and high culinary standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience working with seasonal ingredients and changing menus.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes in accordance with established recipes and menu standards.
• Contributing to the planning and development of seasonal menus using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• Monitoring food quality, preparation methods, portion sizes and presentation.
• Coordinating daily food preparation and cooking activities to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Selecting and checking ingredients for freshness, quality and suitability.
• Managing ingredient preparation, storage, stock rotation and waste control.
• Guiding kitchen staff in food preparation techniques and maintaining consistent standards.
• Maintaining kitchen equipment, cleanliness and food safety procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Food presentation

Teamwork

Under pressure

Education

Commercial cookery qualifications or equivalent

Job description

MOKE Dining on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula is seeking an experienced Chef for a permanent full-time role. You will prepare and present high-quality dishes, contribute to seasonal menu planning, and coordinate daily kitchen activities in a fine dining setting.

The role requires relevant commercial cookery qualifications or equivalent experience and at least 1 year in a chef position, with strong focus on food safety and high culinary standards.