Head Chef and Cook
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Ballarat, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
An opening kitchen team in Ballarat, VIC is recruiting under this Head Chef and Cook vacancy. The new restaurant has an Italian-inspired menu and seeks a Head Chef alongside Chefs, Cooks and Kitchen Hands. Senior responsibilities include setting kitchen standards, guiding the team and helping shape the menu.
Across the kitchen, the emphasis is on consistent cooking, organised preparation and effective communication during busy services. Employer sponsorship may be available for eligible applicants, subject to skills, experience and applicable visa requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate kitchen operations and team members, plan labour efficiently and train, guide and support colleagues.
- Prepare and present Italian and European-inspired food with consistent taste, quality and appearance.
- Contribute to menus, recipes, specials and seasonal dishes.
- Organise preparation, purchasing and ordering; rotate stock and monitor food costs, stock quantities and kitchen resources.
- Keep kitchen procedures accurate and consistent while maintaining efficiency through busy services.
- Observe food safety, hygiene and workplace standards and maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen.
- Maintain clear communication with management and encourage a positive, professional team environment.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Bring relevant commercial kitchen experience that can be verified, and demonstrate your culinary skills and professional background.
- Head Chef applicants need a minimum 3 years as a senior chef or Head Chef.
- For other positions, previous work as a Chef, Cook or Kitchen Hand is required.
- Experience cooking Italian or modern European food is highly regarded.
- Relevant culinary qualifications or recognised trade training are advantageous.
- Senior applicants need strong leadership and communication skills.
- Understand food costing, ordering, stock control and kitchen operations.
- Have a solid understanding of food safety and hygiene and maintain high standards in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Be reliable, organised and professional, work well with the kitchen team, and be available for required hospitality shifts, including evenings and weekends.
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