Resort Chef: High-Volume, Quality Dining

Leigh Creek Resort Pty Ltd; Leigh Creek; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Leigh Creek Resort Pty Ltd in Leigh Creek, SA, is seeking an experienced Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and prepare high-quality meals for guests and staff. The role requires hands-on cooking across breakfast, lunch and dinner, strict hygiene, efficient time management, and the ability to work independently in a busy resort environment while collaborating with the broader hospitality team.

You will plan menus, supervise food safety practices, monitor stock, receive deliveries and help

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in commercial cookery such as a certificate or diploma.
• Demonstrated commercial kitchen experience as a Chef.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and food safety practices.
• Ability to prepare a range of meals consistently to a high standard.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety.
• Availability to work a flexible roster, including weekends, evenings and public holidays where required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook a range of meals in accordance with menus, recipes, and customer requirements.
• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner services as required.
• Prepare ingredients, sauces, stocks, garnishes, salads, desserts and other food items.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, presentation, and consistency.
• Ensure food is prepared and stored in accordance with food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen and food preparation area.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering food, ingredients and kitchen supplies.
• Receive, check, and appropriately store deliveries.
• Minimise food wastage and assist with food cost control.
• Maintain records relating to food preparation, stock and kitchen operations.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with menu planning and developing dishes where required.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served within required timeframes.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and hospitality staff.
• Comply with workplace health and safety, food safety and Australian standards and regulations.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment, work areas and facilities.
• Perform other duties reasonably associated with the position of chef.

Skills

Commercial cookery

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Fast-paced kitchen

Independence

Organised

Roster flexibility

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Leigh Creek Resort Pty Ltd in Leigh Creek, SA, is seeking an experienced Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and prepare high-quality meals for guests and staff. The role requires hands-on cooking across breakfast, lunch and dinner, strict hygiene, efficient time management, and the ability to work independently in a busy resort environment while collaborating with the broader hospitality team.

You will plan menus, supervise food safety practices, monitor stock, receive deliveries and help