South Asian Chef & Menu Innovator (Fast-Paced Kitchen Lead)

The Trustee for RAJPUT FAMILY TRUST; Geelong; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trustee for RAJPUT FAMILY TRUST in Geelong (Herne Hill VIC) is seeking an experienced Chef to manage a small kitchen and lead a team of three other staff. You will oversee a busy service, introduce signature South Asian dishes, and adapt the menu while ensuring cost control and food safety.

The role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in consistent quality, and can work a Monday to Friday schedule with optional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a chef/cook.
• Confidently cooking a full menu during busy service.
• Experience preparing and cooking.
• Strong focus on consistency and presentation.
• Good understanding of food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Confidently cooking a full menu during busy hours.
• Responsible for introducing signature dishes of south asian cuisine
• Ability to change the menu or introduce new dishes
• Must be able to do cost analysis of ingredients and dishes
• Managing prep, service and food quality throughout the day
• Maintaining consistency, presentation and portion control
• Ensuring food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation
• Working efficiently under pressure
• Assisting with ordering, prep and keeping the kitchen running smoothly

Skills

Chef experience

Menu execution

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

The Trustee for RAJPUT FAMILY TRUST in Geelong (Herne Hill VIC) is seeking an experienced Chef to manage a small kitchen and lead a team of three other staff. You will oversee a busy service, introduce signature South Asian dishes, and adapt the menu while ensuring cost control and food safety.

The role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in consistent quality, and can work a Monday to Friday schedule with optional weekend work.