Lead Kitchen Chef | Menu Planning & Team Leadership

P&J Entreprise Pty Ltd; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

P&J Entreprise Pty Ltd is seeking a full-time Chef in Newcastle, NSW 2300, to lead a busy kitchen team. You will plan menus, manage costs, and ensure timely, high-quality dish preparation.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of three years in a commercial kitchen and hold a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery. You will train staff and coordinate with managers and other kitchen personnel.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a commercial kitchen.
• Certificate IV in Commercial cookery is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus, estimate food and labour costs, and order supplies.
• Analyse recipes to price menu items based on costs.
• Monitor dish quality from prep to presentation.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff and apprentices.
• Recruit and hire kitchen staff and coordinate shifts.

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial cookery

Job description

P&J Entreprise Pty Ltd is seeking a full-time Chef in Newcastle, NSW 2300, to lead a busy kitchen team. You will plan menus, manage costs, and ensure timely, high-quality dish preparation.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of three years in a commercial kitchen and hold a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery. You will train staff and coordinate with managers and other kitchen personnel.