Full time chef

seek.com.au; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Work-life balance

Team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking a reliable full-time Chef to lead daily service across breakfast and lunch in a high-volume kitchen. You will cook to a consistent standard and mentor junior staff.

You will manage daily prep, stock control, and menu costing while maintaining safety and efficiency in a busy environment. A Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher is required along with at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher is required.
• At least 1 year full-time chef experience in a busy kitchen.
• Solid food preparation and cooking technique across a varied menu.
• Strong knife skills and efficient workflow.
• Experience with menu costing and stock control.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Good problem solving when deliveries are short or stations fail.
• Sound knowledge of OH&S and food safety in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Run and support daily service across breakfast and lunch in a high-volume kitchen.
• Prepare and cook food to a consistent standard, every plate, every time.
• Apply sound cooking techniques and confident knife skills across all sections.
• Handle daily prep so every station is stocked and ready before service.
• Oversee ordering, stock control and correct stock rotation to keep waste down.
• Assist with menu costing and portion control to keep the kitchen running profitably.
• Take responsibility for day-to-day running of the kitchen, including opening setup and close down.
• Contribute ideas to menu development and specials.
• Work alongside and mentor junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Food prep

Knife skills

Menu costing

Stock control

Time management

Teamwork

Punctuality

Problem solving

OH&S knowledge

Independent worker

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher

Job description

We are looking for a reliable full time Chef who thrives when the tickets stack up and still cares about what goes on the plate. You will run and support daily service across breakfast and lunch in a high volume kitchen, preparing and cooking food to a consistent standard, every plate, every time.

Key responsibilities

• Run and support daily service across breakfast and lunch in a high volume kitchen
• Prepare and cook food to a consistent standard, every plate, every time
• Apply sound cooking techniques and confident knife skills across all sections
• Handle daily prep so every station is stocked and ready before service starts
• Oversee ordering, stock control and correct stock rotation to keep waste down
• Assist with menu costing and portion control to keep the kitchen running profitably
• Take responsibility for the day to day running of the kitchen, including opening setup and close down
• Contribute ideas to menu development and specials
• Work alongside and mentor junior kitchen staff

About you

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher
• At least one year of full time experience as a chef in a busy, fast paced kitchen
• Solid food preparation and cooking technique across a varied menu
• Strong knife skills and an efficient, clean workflow
• Practical experience with menu costing and stock control
• A strong work ethic, with punctuality and reliability you can be held to
• Ability to work independently and as part of a tight team
• Excellent time management and the judgement to prioritise under pressure
• Problem solving skills when a delivery is short or a station goes down
• Sound knowledge of OH&S obligations in a commercial kitchen, current food safety and hygiene practice, and full working rights in Australia

• A competitive salary of $79,499 to up to $82,000 plus super
• Genuine work life balance with rosters that respect your time off
• A family environment where you are treated as one of our own
• Real potential for growth as the business grows
• A warm, welcoming space with a team that actually enjoys being there