Chef
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Hospitality · Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Running a kitchen section confidently is central to this full-time Chef position in Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia. The work combines à la carte dining with food preparation and service for weddings, corporate functions and private events. You will bring a record of increasing responsibility in professional kitchens and the judgement to maintain standards as service demands change.
Daily work connects organised preparation with consistent cooking, presentation and portion control. Clear communication with colleagues, careful ingredient handling and support for junior staff are part of keeping the kitchen ready and service moving. Sponsorship is available for suitable candidates.
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Key Responsibilities
- Run your allocated section throughout preparation and service, completing mise en place to meet daily production requirements.
- Prepare and cook à la carte dishes and event food, contributing to weddings, corporate functions and private functions.
- Deliver consistent portions, presentation and food quality while following recipes, preparation standards and kitchen procedures.
- Adjust your work to changing customer volumes and the kitchen's operational needs.
- Maintain a clean, organised workstation that is ready for service, observing food safety and hygiene rules.
- Monitor available stock and rotate supplies appropriately.
- Handle, label and store ingredients correctly, using careful preparation to reduce food waste.
- Keep chefs and kitchen colleagues clearly informed and help coordinate service during busy periods.
- Offer practical guidance to junior colleagues and share knowledge when asked.
- Undertake other kitchen tasks appropriate to your experience.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Hold Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- Bring relevant experience in commercial kitchens at Demi Chef, Chef de Partie or Sous Chef level, with demonstrable growth in your responsibilities.
- Be capable of running an assigned section independently and sustaining consistent standards during high-pressure service.
- Have experience in both à la carte cooking and service, together with preparing food for functions and events.
- Understand commercial food safety and hygiene practices well.
- Communicate effectively and work well with others, bringing a strong work ethic and willingness to contribute to the team.
- Maintain professional working habits and dependable attendance.
- Be available for weekend work as required.
- Hold a current driver's licence.
- Provide qualifications and employment history that can be verified, supported by appropriate evidence of your previous culinary work.
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