Chef

CHEF – FULL-TIME

Location: East Keilor, VIC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80k + Superannuation

About Us

The East Pantry is a well-established café restaurant located in East Keilor. We pride ourselves on providing quality food and excellent service to our customers. Our venue caters to a diverse range of patrons, and we are committed to maintaining high standards across our kitchen and dining operations.

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to join our professional and supportive kitchen team.

The Role

A full-time position is available for a skilled and creative Chef who has a genuine passion for food and takes pride in delivering consistently high-quality dishes.

As part of your duties and responsibilities, you will:

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes in accordance with established recipes and standards.
• Assist the Head Chef with the day-to-day running and operation of the kitchen and undertake additional responsibilities when required.
• Review menus periodically and contribute ideas for new dishes, including dishes based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
• Assist with calculating food costs for new dishes and monitoring cost changes for existing menu items.
• Monitor the quality of dishes throughout preparation and presentation.
• Ensure junior kitchen staff follow appropriate cooking techniques, portioning and presentation standards.
• Check the freshness and quality of ingredients and other food products.
• Ensure stock is rotated appropriately in accordance with the FIFO (First In, First Out) method.
• Monitor food preparation, storage and handling practices to ensure appropriate hygiene and food safety standards are maintained.
• Ensure compliance with applicable workplace health and safety (WHS/OH&S), sanitation and kitchen hygiene requirements.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising food wastage.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment.
• Work collaboratively with other kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service.

The Applicant

To be successful in this position, you should:

• Hold a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookeryor an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Have at least 2 year of relevant full-time work experience in a similar position.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Have the ability to consistently produce high-quality dishes.
• Be capable of working efficiently under pressure in a busy and fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Have sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation and WHS/OH&S requirements.
• Have good organisational and time-management skills.
• Be reliable, motivated and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Have strong attention to detail, particularly regarding food quality, portioning and presentation.
• Be flexible and available to work across a rotating roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $80k + superannuation
• Full-time and ongoing employment
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to work as part of an experienced kitchen team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Chef who is passionate about food and looking for an opportunity to grow professionally with a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Please click Apply Now and submit your current resume outlining your relevant qualifications and work experience.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.