Lead Chef - Menu, Quality, Training & Kitchen Leadership

Fine Fork Catering Pty Ltd; Lemon Tree Passage; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Fine Fork Catering Pty Ltd – Lemon Tree Passage NSW is seeking a full-time Chef to join our kitchen team. You will oversee daily cooking operations and work closely with staff to ensure high-quality meals and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience, professional chef qualifications, strong knowledge of food safety, and a team-oriented mindset, with a passion for creating exceptional food and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen staff and operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work under deadlines and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Checking freshness of food and ingredients.
• Supervising and coordinating activities of cooks and other food preparation workers.
• Developing recipes and determining how to present the food.
• Planning menus and ensuring uniform serving sizes and quality of meals.
• Inspecting supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality.
• Hiring, training, and supervising cooks and other food preparation workers.
• Ordering and maintaining inventory of food and supplies.
• Monitoring sanitation practices and following kitchen safety standards.
• Determining how food should be presented and creating decorative food displays.
• Demonstrating new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Team player

Menu planning

Inventory management

Education

Professional chef qualification

Job description

Fine Fork Catering Pty Ltd – Lemon Tree Passage NSW is seeking a full-time Chef to join our kitchen team. You will oversee daily cooking operations and work closely with staff to ensure high-quality meals and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience, professional chef qualifications, strong knowledge of food safety, and a team-oriented mindset, with a passion for creating exceptional food and growth.