Senior Chef: Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

Club Caterers Pty Ltd; Penrith; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and collaborative work env

Opportunities for career growth

Employee discounts on food and bev

Job summary

Club Caterers Pty Ltd in Penrith, NSW urgently seeks a passionate Chef to lead kitchen operations and craft high-quality dishes. You will manage mise en place, menu design, and staff supervision in a busy environment, with a focus on HACCP compliance and food safety.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of Chef experience, strong time management, and a positive team attitude. This full-time role offers opportunities for growth with employee discounts on food and beverages and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (Commercial Cookery) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Chef.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes in accordance with the menu and customer preferences.
• Develop and design new menu items, including seasonal specials.
• Lead mise en place operations, optimising prep workflows for maximum kitchen efficiency.
• Maintain strict adherence to HACCP and food safety compliance standards.
• Lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff to maintain consistency and quality standards.
• Monitor stock levels, place orders, and implement effective food cost control measures.
• Collaborate with management to ensure smooth kitchen operations and high customer satisfaction.
• Identify and report any issues related to food production or kitchen equipment.
• Maintain consistency in taste, portioning, and presentation across all dishes.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and rotation of stock in line with food safety regulations (FIFO).
• Minimise food wastage and contribute to cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Food safety HACCP

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Positive attitude

Education

Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (Commercial Cookery)

Job description

Club Caterers Pty Ltd in Penrith, NSW urgently seeks a passionate Chef to lead kitchen operations and craft high-quality dishes. You will manage mise en place, menu design, and staff supervision in a busy environment, with a focus on HACCP compliance and food safety.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of Chef experience, strong time management, and a positive team attitude. This full-time role offers opportunities for growth with employee discounts on food and beverages and a collaborative