Chef
Accredited Employer · Pinkenba, Brisbane QLD · Full-time
Salary: Discussed at interview
Job description
A full-time, permanent Sous Chef opportunity is available with a professional hospitality team in Queensland, Australia. This position is suited to a chef who has developed their skills through genuine commercial kitchen experience and is ready to take those skills into an Australian hospitality environment. The ideal candidate will combine strong culinary technique with reliability, kitchen awareness and the ability to work effectively as part of a professional team. You will be expected to contribute to daily kitchen operations while helping maintain the quality and consistency expected across every service. Our approach is simple: match genuine professionals with genuine employment opportunities. Candidates are assessed on their qualifications, practical experience, employment history and professional references to ensure their background aligns with the requirements of the position.
Key responsibilities
- Support the effective operation of the kitchen across daily preparation and service
- Prepare, cook and present modern dishes to a consistently high standard
- Apply professional cooking techniques across a range of menu requirements
- Maintain consistency in food quality, flavour, presentation and portion sizes
- Assist with organising kitchen production and service requirements
- Work closely with other kitchen staff to maintain an efficient workflow
- Perform effectively during busy service periods
- Monitor preparation standards and minimise food wastage
- Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures
- Maintain a clean, structured and professional kitchen environment
- Assist senior kitchen staff with day-to-day kitchen responsibilities
- Contribute to a respectful, cooperative and performance-driven team
Requirements
- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent recognised qualification
- At least 1–3 years of relevant commercial kitchen experience
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef or in a comparable position
- Strong practical cooking and food preparation skills
- Good knowledge of modern cooking techniques and professional kitchen procedures
- Demonstrated ability to maintain food quality during busy service
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Good organisational and time-management abilities
- Professional presentation and a dependable approach to work
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and OH&S requirements
- Availability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and a 7-day roster
- Ability to provide genuine professional references with current contact information
Visa sponsorship: Accredited Employer Sponsorship provided.
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