Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie – Full Time

Oxford Scholar | Melbourne VIC

Salary: $79,500 per annum + superannuation
Employment Type: Full Time

About the Role

Oxford Scholar is seeking an experienced and motivated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis.

We are looking for someone with strong culinary skills, a passion for quality food and the ability to work effectively in a busy kitchen environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for food preparation and cooking, maintaining consistently high standards and contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan menus in consultation with management and senior kitchen staff.
• Estimate food and labour costs and order food and kitchen supplies.
• Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Discuss food preparation requirements and issues with management, kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and advise kitchen staff on food preparation and cooking procedures.
• Prepare and cook food to a consistently high standard in accordance with menu requirements and established recipes.
• Ensure consistency in portion sizes, taste, quality and presentation of all dishes.
• Manage and organise the designated kitchen section to ensure efficient preparation and service.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented efficiently during busy service periods.
• Explain, implement and enforce food safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements within the kitchen.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment at all times.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and assist with stock rotation and inventory control.
• Ensure food is correctly stored, handled, frozen and preserved to maintain quality and minimise wastage.
• Assist with the selection and training of kitchen staff where required.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver consistently high standards of food and service.

Skills & Experience

The successful applicant will have:

• Relevant commercial cookery qualifications and/or appropriate industry experience.
• Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or Chef in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Excellent food preparation and cooking skills.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene requirements.
• High standards of food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to take direction and work independently when required.
• A positive attitude with a commitment to maintaining high kitchen standards.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

Pay: $79,500.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person