Chef/Apprentice Chef

Chef/Apprentice Chef

Noodledoof is hiring a passionate Chef or Apprentice to join our award-winning team. Help our Head Chef craft great meals and keep the kitchen humming during service. If you’re a food-lover with cooking experience, we’d love to have you on board—apply today!

Responsibilities and duties

Maintain Kitchen

• Keep the kitchen, appliances, and tools spotless.
• Sanitize workspaces and gear per food service standards.
• Keep stations stocked and ready for service.
• Manage food records, inventory tracking, and deliveries.

Prepare Ingredients

• Prep all ingredients efficiently before meal service, including washing, chopping, and portioning.
• Assist the Head Chef in preparing dishes accurately, following established recipes and Noodledoof quality standards.
• Monitor ingredient freshness and quality during preparation,keep track of labeling and food storage standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized preparation station throughout the shift to ensure a smooth workflow.

Store and Dispose of Food

• Unload deliveries quickly, check quality, and store stock right away using FIFO to keep everything fresh.
• Label and date all containers, keep stock records tight, and monitor temps to ensure top food safety.
• Minimize waste after service by smart portioning, re-using prep safely where possible, and disposing of waste responsibly.

Skills Required

• Culinary Passion & Precision: You live and breathe food, with a sharp eye for quality and detail in every dish.
• Team Player: You’re a natural collaborator who thrives in a diverse crew, bringing a positive, organized energy to every shift.
• Clear Communicator: You handle the Head Chef, floor team, and suppliers with ease, keeping everyone in the loop.
• Pressure-Proof: You stay calm and focused when the kitchen hits high gear, multitasking efficiently without skipping a beat.
• Adaptable & Ready: No two days are the same at Noodledoof—you’re flexible, proactive, and always ready to jump into whatever needs doing.

Education and Training

• While no formal education is required, training at a TAFE college or culinary school is preferred.
• Previous work experience as a cook/chef assistant is desired.
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience working in a commercial kitchen environment
• Certificate (FSH) Food Safety Handler preferred
• Must have the right to work in Australia
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or desire to complete formal training preferred

Classification

Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020 - Qualification Dependent