Full-Time Chef: Menu Planning, Training & High-Volume Service

You Solved; Nelson Bay; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering HQ Nelson Bay is hiring full-time Chefs and Cooks for their busy venue at Nelson Bay Bowling Club in New South Wales. The role focuses on overseeing food preparation, quality control, and cost management, with the team delivering high standards across dinner and events.

The position requires flexibility for nights, weekends and holidays, and offers a permanent full-time role with salary in the range of AUD 79,000 to 85,000 per year plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Quality control standards for kitchen operations.
• Safe handling and storage of food.
• Preparation, seasoning and cooking of dishes.
• Accurate portioning and plating with sauces and garnishes.
• Assist with menu planning and seasonal changes.
• Estimate and manage food costs and labour needs.
• Collaborate on menu planning and seasonal menus.
• Mentor junior staff on cooking techniques.
• Maintain neat presentation and grooming.
• Handle high-volume service with efficiency.
• Support training of junior cooks and kitchen staff.
• Assist with planning menus and ordering supplies.

Responsibilities

• Examine ingredients to ensure quality and freshness.
• Regulate oven, grill and cooking equipment temperatures.
• Prepare, season and cook menu items.
• Portion and plate dishes with gravies and garnishes.
• Store foods in temperature-controlled facilities.
• Contribute to menu planning and cost estimation.
• Work with chefs on food prep and seasonal menus.
• Ensure immaculate presentation and grooming.
• Manage large service periods with confidence.
• Provide customer-focused service and support.
• Assist in training junior kitchen staff.
• Support ordering of food supplies and cost controls.

Skills

Quality control

Food safety

Food preparation

Portion control

Menu planning

Food cost

Seasonal menus

Team training

Garnishing

Equipment operation

Customer service

Large service

Job description

Catering HQ Nelson Bay is hiring full-time Chefs and Cooks for their busy venue at Nelson Bay Bowling Club in New South Wales. The role focuses on overseeing food preparation, quality control, and cost management, with the team delivering high standards across dinner and events.

The position requires flexibility for nights, weekends and holidays, and offers a permanent full-time role with salary in the range of AUD 79,000 to 85,000 per year plus superannuation.