Full Time Chef

Starpro Pty Ltd; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary AU$78k–AU$80k + super

Job summary

The Robin Hood Hotel in Ballarat, Australia is seeking an enthusiastic, trade-qualified Chef to lead a busy kitchen. This full-time role (38 hours per week) offers growth and a strong team culture.

The successful candidate will ensure high standards in food preparation, cooking, and presentation for a diverse menu and functions. Responsibilities include assisting in menu development, supervising staff, maintaining cost controls, and upholding HACCP and OHS compliance.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified Chef with Cert IV in Commercial Cookery.
• Experience in varied food operations and high standards.
• Strong leadership and team-motivation abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and consistency of food, preparation, cooking and presentation.
• Prepare and cook foods for regular menu items, specials and allergen requests.
• Assist in menu development and planning; support cooks and kitchen staff.
• Demonstrate cost control strategies and maintain HACCP/OHS compliance.
• Build positive relationships with regulatory authorities; work independently or as part of a team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Pressure handling

Education

Cert IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

The Robin Hood Hotel is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and passionate trade qualified Chef to boost our team.

The Position:

You are energetic, organised, andself-motivated with strong leadership qualities. In this roleit will be your responsibility to ensure quality and consistency are maintained across the board. This position offers a great opportunity for growth and career progression all packaged within an excellent company culture.This is a full time, 38 hour per week role.

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.

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, 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 be able to work a rotating roster over 5 days including lunch and dinner.

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;

The successful candidate will be offered a salary of $78,000 - $80,000 plus superannuation for this role.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia on a permanent basis.