Qualified Chef

hotel wangi; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Job summary

Hotel Wangi is seeking a qualified chef to join our kitchen team in a casual or full-time capacity. We are a family-run hotel in Wangi Wangi with a strong local following and a commitment to great food and friendly service.

The role involves delivering high-quality meals, creating chef specials, managing busy kitchen operations, and maintaining rigorous hygiene and safety standards. A rotating roster includes nights and weekends; Australian food safety codes must be observed.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong passion for cooking and creativity.
• Reliable and flexible team player with good work ethic.
• Awareness of Australian food safety standards and codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality meals according to the menu and standardised recipes.
• Create and execute chef specials.
• Handle day-to-day kitchen operations including prep, service and cleaning.
• Work a rotating roster including nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Maintain hygiene, food safety and OH&S standards.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Hotel Wangi is on the lookout for a talented Qualified Chef to join our vibrant kitchen team either on casual or a full-time basis, its up to you! We’re a well-established, family-run hotel located in the beautiful town of Wangi Wangi. We are known for great food, friendly service, and have a strong local following.

The Role:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated chef to contribute to the success of our kitchen operations. You will help deliver consistent, high-quality meals as part of a busy kitchen. This hands-on role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to food safety and workplace standards. The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Preparing and presenting high-quality meals according to the menu and standardised recipes.

Creating and executing chef specials

Handling day-to-day kitchen operations, including prep, service, and cleaning

Working a rotating roster including nights, weekends, and public holidays

Maintaining hygiene, food safety, and OHS standards

Adherence and awareness of Australian food & safety health standards & codes of practice.

About the applicant:

A genuine passion for cooking and creativity.

Proven ability to work in a high-pressure environment

A strong team player with excellent communication and work ethic

Reliability and flexible

Job Type: Preferably Full Time, casual position available for the right applicant if necessary

Salary: AUD 85,000per year plus 12 % superannuation