Lead Chef - Fast-Paced Kitchen & Training Role

Rashi Joshi; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Moor Newcastle East in Newcastle NSW 2300 is seeking a full-time Chef (38 hours per week). The role requires a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and at least three years of experience in a busy kitchen to deliver high-quality meals on time.

You will lead kitchen operations, train staff and apprentices, supervise cooks and delivery drivers, and coordinate with managers and dietitians to maintain hygiene and efficiency. Salary is $81,016 plus super.

Qualifications

• Minimum three-year experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Certificate IV in Commercial cooking (Cookery) is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus, estimate food and labour costs, and order supplies.
• Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items based on food, labour, and overhead costs.
• Monitor quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Discuss food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen/waiting staff.
• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus.
• Demonstrate techniques and advise on cooking procedures.
• Prepare and cook food; determine production schedules and staff requirements to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and kitchen workers; enforce hygiene regulations.
• Recruit and hire staff and provide effective training.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Staff training

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Moor Newcastle East in Newcastle NSW 2300 is seeking a full-time Chef (38 hours per week). The role requires a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and at least three years of experience in a busy kitchen to deliver high-quality meals on time.

You will lead kitchen operations, train staff and apprentices, supervise cooks and delivery drivers, and coordinate with managers and dietitians to maintain hygiene and efficiency. Salary is $81,016 plus super.