Chef
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
Consistent cooking and well-organised preparation are central to this full-time Chef position in Sydney, NSW. The kitchen is part of a growing hospitality operation where practical commercial experience and a verifiable employment history matter. Applicants must be already in Australia and currently based in Sydney.
You will prepare for service, cook to established recipes and maintain the same standard of flavour, portioning and presentation throughout a busy shift. Working closely with senior chefs also means responding to changing priorities while keeping food storage, hygiene and stock control in order.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare mise en place for the expected service, following established recipes, cooking methods and kitchen procedures.
- Cook and plate food with consistent flavour, portions, quality and presentation, adjusting your workload as service priorities change.
- Assist senior chefs and colleagues during busy periods and contribute to a professional, constructive kitchen environment.
- Apply food hygiene, food safety and workplace health and safety procedures; leave preparation areas, stations and equipment clean and orderly.
- Check ingredients on arrival and in use, and store food correctly.
- Rotate stock, reduce avoidable waste and assist with maintaining the quantities the kitchen needs.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Hold a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification, supported by verifiable qualifications and employment history.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a commercial kitchen, with the confidence to work effectively in a professional kitchen.
- Have practical knowledge of commercial cooking techniques and food preparation.
- Take food quality, hygiene and presentation seriously, remaining organised and productive under high pressure.
- Communicate well with colleagues and demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
- Bring reliable attendance and a strong professional work ethic.
- Be willing to work weekends and public holidays.
- Must currently be based in Sydney.
- Must satisfy applicable Australian immigration and sponsorship requirements.
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