Chef - FT/PT

Department: Kitchen (Back of House)
Reports To: Head Chef / Kitchen Supervisor

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and dependable Chef to join our Modern Western kitchen team. You will be responsible for food preparation, cooking and day-to-day kitchen operations, while ensuring consistent standards of food quality, presentation, cleanliness and food safety.

The ideal candidate should have relevant kitchen experience, be comfortable handling a station independently and work well as part of a fast-paced kitchen team.

Salary: Competitive remuneration, with higher salary offered to candidates with stronger relevant experience, skills and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Cooking

• Prepare and cook Modern Western dishes according to standard recipes and operating procedures.
• Handle ingredient preparation, sauces and mise en place before service.
• Manage assigned kitchen station and ensure readiness for service.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation and portion sizes.
• Execute orders efficiently and accurately during service.
• Maintain the restaurant's quality standards across all menu items.

Kitchen Operations

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of workstations, kitchen equipment and storage areas.
• Ensure ingredients are properly stored, labelled and rotated using FIFO practices.
• Receive and properly store deliveries.
• Assist with stock-taking, ordering and inventory management when required.
• Monitor ingredient usage and minimise food wastage through proper handling and portion control.
• Ensure assigned kitchen equipment is properly used and maintained.

Food Safety & Hygiene

• Comply with all food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is properly cleaned and maintained after use.
• Report any equipment faults or food safety concerns promptly.

Teamwork

• Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Communicate effectively during preparation and service.
• Be willing to learn, improve and take on additional responsibilities.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Head Chef or Management.

Requirements

• Relevant kitchen experience, preferably in Western or Modern Western cuisine.
• Able to handle food preparation and cooking independently.
• Good understanding of kitchen operations and service flow.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and improve.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Able to perform manual tasks and stand for long hours.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is required or willingness to obtain one.

Preferred Skills

• Good knife skills and food preparation techniques.
• Experience with cooking methods such as grilling, sautéing, roasting and pasta preparation.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Ability to follow and execute recipes consistently.
• Ability to manage a kitchen station independently during service.
• Basic understanding of inventory, food cost and wastage control.

What We Offer

• Structured on-the-job training and development.
• Career progression opportunities within the kitchen team.
• Competitive remuneration based on experience and performance.
• Positive and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding Modern Western dining concept.