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Chef

UFG HOSPITALITY AND RESTAURANTS PTY LTD Rockhampton QLD

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$75,000 - $80,000

Key points we found

  • Prepare and cook a diverse range of Mediterranean dishes.
  • Ensure high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.
  • Supervise kitchen staff and maintain compliance with food safety regulations.

Business Overview

Our industry partner, UFG Hospitality and Restaurants Pty Ltd, is a well-established Mediterranean restaurant located at ******* George St, Rockhampton Queensland 4700. Every meal is prepared from scratch, with herbs, spices, meats, and vegetables carefully crafted through a fusion of authentic Mediterranean flavours to deliver traditional regional dishes. The menu features a wide variety of freshly prepared options, including grilled meats, seafood, and vegetarian dishes, designed to satisfy a diverse customer base. Committed to exceptional service, a welcoming dining atmosphere, and high standards of food quality and hygiene, UFG Hospitality and Restaurants Pty Ltd plays an important role in the local hospitality sector and relies on skilled culinary professionals to maintain its high-quality operations.

We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. This role is critical to the smooth running of day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistent product and service quality, supervising and supporting staff, and delivering a customer experience that reflects UFG Hospitality and Restaurants Pty Ltd and standards.

Salary Range : $75000-$80000AUD

Location : ******* George St, Rockhampton Queensland 4700

Key Responsibilities :

  1. Prepare, cook, and present a diverse range of menu items in accordance with established recipes and service standards.
  2. Ensure all dishes meet high standards of quality, consistency, taste, and presentation.
  3. Participate in menu planning and development, including introducing new dishes and utilising seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
  4. Maintain strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety regulations (including HACCP).
  5. Monitor stock levels, assist with ordering, and ensure proper storage of food to minimise wastage and maintain cost control.
  6. Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure efficient kitchen operations and timely service delivery.

Skills & Experience Required :

  1. Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a commercial kitchen.
  2. Trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent).
  3. Ability to prepare a variety of dishes with precision and attention to detail.
  4. Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  5. Excellent communication and teamwork skills

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Skills
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
COOKING
FOOD PREPARATION
FOOD SAFETY
HACCP
MENU PLANNING
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS
Stock monitoring
TEAMWORK
work under pressure

Licenses & certifications
Trade Qualification in Commercial Cookery

More details
Expiring date
16 May 2026
Date posted
16 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, Bachelor's degree
Company size
51 to 200

UFG HOSPITALITY AND RESTAURANTS PTY LTD

51 to 200
Company size
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