Chef

Location: PADDINGTON, NSW

Salary: Not Specified

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

• Collaborate with the Head Chef to design seasonal menus, forecast ingredient requirements, and manage purchasing within budget.
• Supervise food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure consistency, quality, and timely service.
• Liaise with kitchen and front-of-house teams to coordinate service and resolve operational issues.
• Oversee the use of cooking equipment, ensuring correct temperatures and safe operation.
• Prepare dishes in accordance with dietary requirements and customer preferences.
• Maintain correct storage of all food items, including temperature control and rotation.
• Monitor kitchen hygiene standards, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and internal policies.
• Assist with staff training and mentoring to uphold service and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of stock usage and order requirements.
• Perform any additional tasks as directed by the Head Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Qualifications & Essential Skills

• Diploma in Commercial Cookery or at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 year of commercial kitchen chef experience.
• Proven ability to manage kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety practices, cost control, and inventory management.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP principles.
• Experience preparing Middle Eastern, Mediterranean or tapas-style cuisine will be highly regarded.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills.