Chef

Fork and Filter is seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to join our team in a full-time position. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing high-quality food, supporting kitchen operations and maintaining consistent food safety and hygiene standards.

• Plan menus in consultation with management, considering seasonal availability, dietary requirements and customer preferences.
• Estimate food and labour costs and order appropriate food supplies.
• Monitor the quality of dishes throughout preparation, cooking and presentation.
• Coordinate with managers, kitchen staff, waiting staff and other relevant team members regarding food preparation.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and guide kitchen staff on appropriate procedures and methods.
• Prepare and cook food while maintaining quality, consistency and efficiency.
• Explain and enforce hygiene, occupational health and food safety requirements.
• Select, supervise and train kitchen staff where required.
• Freeze, preserve and portion food in accordance with industry standards.

• Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.

• Competitive annual salary of $75,000–$85,000
• Stable full-time employment
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to develop culinary and leadership skills
• Hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen
• Opportunity to supervise and train kitchen team members
• Employee meals and staff benefits, where applicable