Full Time Chef

Business Nest; Mornington; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GURU ANGAD DEV PTY LTD in Mornington, VIC is seeking a Full Time Chef to deliver consistent dining experiences for residents with diverse nutrition needs. The role involves menu design, budgeting, and leading junior kitchen staff to maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation.

Applications open 22 Oct 2026 and close 21 Nov 2026. The position emphasizes local ingredients, cost control, and compliant kitchen operations in a

Qualifications

• Trade qualified to Diploma in Cookery or higher.
• Experience in menu planning and costing.
• Previous experience of at least 1-2 years as a Chef.
• A passion for producing consistent high-quality meals.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in all basic techniques and styles.
• A strong background in utilising fresh local ingredients.
• Knowledge of all food safety standards.
• A good understanding of all financials running a kitchen.
• A professional attitude in the kitchen at all times.
• A love and passion for developing great nutritious food.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Creative eye for detail and 'can do' attitude.
• A team player.

Responsibilities

• Menu design ensuring the dishes are in line with the dietary needs of residents.
• Developing creative menus and recipes to provide a balanced and nutritious diet for residents and help minimize wastage.
• Estimating and budgeting for supplies and other required resources in the kitchen.
• Ordering required food and other inputs to ensure sufficient supply is available at all times.
• Maintaining the highest standards for consistency, quality, meal delivery, presentation and service.
• Cooking and preparing meals to agreed standards.
• When necessary, demonstrating cooking techniques to cooks and any other kitchen staff in line with paleo, gluten free, vegan and health related dietary requirements.
• Effectively leading and mentoring the junior members of the kitchen team to ensure the team has the relevant skills to deliver exceptional service.
• Monitoring dish preparation at all times.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety throughout all kitchen areas at all times.
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with legislation including HACCP requirements and established business policies and procedures.
• Setting appropriate budgets in accordance with agreed parameters.
• Estimate food purchasing requirements to optimize profitability while ensuring we can cater to varying demands necessary.
• Ensuring the purchases of seasonal ingredients at optimal pricing and from local suppliers where possible.
• Minimizing food costs, waste and theft.
• Assisting to create a harmonious work environment amongst all staff.
• Ensuring all aspects of work, health and safety and operational procedures are followed at all times, including for suppliers.
• Managing OHS risks and keeping accurate records of all OHS matters.
• Other key performance indicators will be set from time to time as agreed, considering management and business objectives.

Education

Diploma in Cookery

Job description

GURU ANGAD DEV PTY LTD

79 Bentons Road, Mornington, VIC 3931

Full Time Chef

$80,000 - $85,000 + Superannuation

To deliver a consistent dining experience that ensures our residents are satisfied with their meal experience and that our meals meet varying nutrition requirement of residents.

Duties and Responsibility

• Menu design ensuring the dishes are in line with the dietary needs of residents.


• Developing creative menus and recipes to provide a balanced and nutritious diet for residents and help minimize wastage.


• Estimating and budgeting for supplies and other required resources in the kitchen.


• Ordering required food and other inputs to ensure sufficient supply is available at all times.


• Maintaining the highest standards for consistency, quality, meal delivery, presentation and service.


• Cooking and preparing meals to agreed standards.


• When necessary, demonstrating cooking techniques to cooks and any other kitchen staff in line with paleo, gluten free, vegan and health related dietary requirements.


• Effectively leading and mentoring the junior members of the kitchen team to ensure the team has the relevant skills to deliver exceptional service.


• Monitoring dish preparation at all times.


• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety throughout all kitchen areas at all times.


• Ensuring ongoing compliance with legislation including HACCP requirements and established business policies and procedures.


• Setting appropriate budgets in accordance with agreed parameters.


• Estimate food purchasing requirements to optimize profitability while ensuring we can cater to varying demands necessary.


• Ensuring the purchases of seasonal ingredients at optimal pricing and from local suppliers where possible.


• Minimizing food costs, waste and theft.


• Assisting to create a harmonious work environment amongst all staff.


• Ensuring all aspects of work, health and safety and operational procedures are followed at all times, including for suppliers.


• Managing OHS risks and keeping accurate records of all OHS matters.


• Other key performance indicators will be set from time to time as agreed, considering management and business objectives.

Required Skills

• Trade qualified to Diploma in Cookery or higher.


• Experience in menu planning and costing.


• Previous experience of at least 1-2 years as a Chef.


• A passion for producing consistent high-quality meals.


• Excellent knowledge and experience in all basic techniques and styles.


• A strong background in utilising fresh local ingredients.


• Knowledge of all food safety standards.


• A good understanding of all financials running a kitchen.


• A professional attitude in the kitchen at all times.


• A love and passion for developing great nutritious food.


• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.


• Creative eye for detail and 'can do' attitude.


• A team player.

Applications open on 22 Oct 2026 and close on 21 November 2026.