Junior Parrilla Chef – Learn Argentinian Steak Craft

The San Telmo Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips on top of hourly rate

Staff discounts

Delicious staff meals

Hands-on training

Job summary

Asado on Melbourne’s Southbank is seeking a Casual Commis Chef to join our kitchen team, working about 20–25 hours per week with additional shifts during peak season. You don’t need to be an experienced grill chef—just a solid foundation in kitchen operations, a willingness to learn, and the drive to grow into a more senior role while cooking premium meats on our Argentinian parrilla.

We offer tips, staff discounts and delicious meals, with hands-on training and ongoing support from our kitchen

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, ideally in a Commis Chef or similar junior kitchen role.
• Experience cooking steaks is desirable but not essential
• Availability for approximately 20–25 hours per week, including evenings and weekends, with flexibility to work additional shifts during peak season

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation, seasoning and cooking of premium cuts of meat while learning traditional Argentinian parrilla techniques
• Supporting the grill team during busy services, developing your understanding of heat management, cooking temperatures and kitchen timing
• Maintaining high standards of food preparation, presentation, cleanliness, food safety and organisation while supporting the wider kitchen team

Skills

Basic kitchen experience

Team player

Willingness to learn

Steak cooking interest

Job description

Asado on Melbourne’s Southbank is seeking a Casual Commis Chef to join our kitchen team, working about 20–25 hours per week with additional shifts during peak season. You don’t need to be an experienced grill chef—just a solid foundation in kitchen operations, a willingness to learn, and the drive to grow into a more senior role while cooking premium meats on our Argentinian parrilla.

We offer tips, staff discounts and delicious meals, with hands-on training and ongoing support from our kitchen