Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
A wood-fired grill and bistro menu provide the setting for this full-time Chef position in Melbourne, VIC. You will take responsibility for food from preparation through cooking and presentation, keeping standards consistent as service gets busy.
The work extends beyond the pass to planning supplies, helping estimate food and labour costs, and contributing ideas for dishes and weekly specials. You will coordinate with managers and service colleagues, share techniques with kitchen staff and maintain safe food handling practices. Eligible candidates may be considered for employer sponsorship.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare bistro dishes using suitable cooking methods and professional techniques, maintaining consistent quality from preparation to presentation.
- Check dishes at each stage and contribute ideas for menus, individual dishes and weekly specials.
- Plan kitchen food requirements, assist with food and labour cost estimates, and order and manage supplies.
- Coordinate preparation with managers, kitchen staff and service colleagues, working efficiently through busy services without lowering quality.
- Demonstrate cooking techniques and kitchen procedures, helping train colleagues when needed.
- Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with relevant hygiene requirements, including storage, preservation and freezing where applicable.
- Keep your station and the wider kitchen organised and efficient.
- Contribute to a collaborative, positive, respectful and inclusive workplace.
Requirements & Eligibility
- A minimum of 1 year working as a professional Chef, with demonstrable commercial kitchen experience and genuine, verifiable hospitality work experience.
- Proven ability to produce quality food, backed by sound practical cooking and preparation skills.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices and ability to follow established kitchen procedures and standards.
- Capacity to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality setting while keeping food quality consistent during busy services.
- Confident teamwork with strong communication and workplace coordination skills.
- Creativity in developing menu ideas and weekly specials, together with a professional attitude and dependable work ethic.
- Willingness to supply evidence of relevant experience where required.
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