Full-Time Mexican Kitchen Chef — Menu & Operations Lead

Light Star Trading Pty. Ltd.; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 80.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

38 hours per week

Salary $80k–$85k

Superannuation

Friendly team

Menu development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

PJ's Mexican Kitchen Mitcham is seeking a skilled Chef to join our busy kitchen on a full-time, ongoing basis. You will prepare Mexican dishes, contribute to menu planning, and maintain high quality and safety standards.

The role requires a minimum 38 hours per week, includes evenings and weekends as rostered, and offers a competitive salary of $80,000–$85,000 plus superannuation. You will work in a supportive team environment with opportunities for long-term growth.

Formación

• Three+ years of relevant full-time professional chef experience.
• Proven experience in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of Australian food safety standards.
• Ability to plan menus and manage kitchen operations.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, cook, and present Mexican dishes per recipes and standards.
• Plan and develop menus in consultation with management—seasonal specials.
• Monitor food quality, taste, portions, and presentation for consistency.
• Coordinate kitchen activities during busy service periods.
• Manage kitchen workflow to ensure efficiency and on-time meals.
• Order ingredients, check deliveries, and monitor stock levels.
• Maintain stock rotation and inventory control procedures.
• Monitor food costs and assist with waste reduction.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and WHS compliance.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.

Conocimientos

Commercial cookery

Menu planning

Food safety

Kitchen teamwork

Educación

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Descripción del empleo

PJ's Mexican Kitchen Mitcham is seeking a skilled Chef to join our busy kitchen on a full-time, ongoing basis. You will prepare Mexican dishes, contribute to menu planning, and maintain high quality and safety standards.

The role requires a minimum 38 hours per week, includes evenings and weekends as rostered, and offers a competitive salary of $80,000–$85,000 plus superannuation. You will work in a supportive team environment with opportunities for long-term growth.