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Chef

Delicious Dose Pty Ltd Reservoir VIC 3073

Permanent Full time

Key points we found

  • Develop menu items and manage costs and expenses.
  • Prepare, cook, and present food to high standards.
  • Supervise kitchen personnel and ensure compliance with health regulations.

Chef

Delicious Dose Pty Ltd t/a 3 Cheers Cafe

2a Edwardes St, Reservoir

Victoria 3073 Australia

Permanent, Full-time

Salary 75,000-$85,000

We are looking for a chef to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Developing menu items and collaborating with the seniors to manage costs and expenses.
  2. Preparing, cooking, and presenting food and ensuring the dishes are of the highest quality and are cooked according to set menus
  3. Elevate the flavor profile of our dishes by skillfully seasoning during various stages of the cooking process.
  4. Collaborate with the team to contribute to menu planning and provide valuable input into estimating food requirements based on anticipated demand.
  5. Creating and managing menus, and developing new dishes and recipes
  6. Supervising kitchen personnel and coordinating efforts to fulfill restaurant needs.
  7. Conducting inventory checks in the kitchen and placing supply orders as needed.
  8. Estimating restaurant expenses encompassing food, labor, and miscellaneous items.
  9. Overseeing food preparation to maintain consistently high standards.
  10. Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and updating policies regularly as needed.
  11. Providing guidance and training to kitchen staff and apprentices, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

  1. Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
  2. Passion for creating delicious and high-quality food.
  3. Strong leadership and communication skills.
  4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  5. Diploma/Certificate III/IV in cookery or equivalent
  6. A minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role

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Skills
COOKING
COST CONTROL
Food cost estimation
FOOD PREPARATION
FOOD SAFETY
HYGIENE
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
kitchen supervision
MENU DEVELOPMENT
occupational health and safety regulations
RECIPE DEVELOPMENT
STAFF TRAINING
TEAM LEADERSHIP

Licenses & certifications
Certificate III in Cookery
Certificate IV in Cookery
Diploma in Cookery

More details
Expiring date
20 May 2026
Date posted
20 Apr 2026
Category
Hospo, Tourism & Food Services
Occupation
Chef
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Accommodation and Food Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate

Delicious Dose Pty Ltd

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