Posted 21d ago

Full-time Chef

Mair and Doveton pty ltd Ballarat East VIC 3350

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$75,000 - $85,000

Key points we found

  • Preparation and cooking of food in accordance with the menu.
  • Oversee food plating and garnishing, maintaining consistency and artistic presentation.
  • Create and test new recipes, experimenting with flavours and techniques.

Mair and Doveton Pty Ltd Ltd is looking for a qualified and experienced Full-time Chef to join our team.

Salary Range – $75,000 to $85,000

Business Location – Ballarat East, Victoria, 3350

Responsibilities

  1. Preparation and cooking of food in accordance with our menu. Ensuring food handling and storage is in accordance with food handling regulations and is of the highest standard.
  2. Oversee food plating and garnishing, maintaining consistency and artistic presentation.
  3. Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements.
  4. Create and test new recipes, experimenting with flavors and techniques to innovate the menu.
  5. Regulate the temperature of stoves and oven to ensure the dishes are cooked at appropriate levels.
  6. Check food is stored and handled as per food health and hygiene regulations.
  7. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
  8. Help with planning of menu items and estimation of food requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

  1. AQF associate degree, Certificate III, Certificate IV, or Diploma certification in relevant Hospitality qualification.
  2. Prior experience as a Chef.
  3. Strong knowledge of cooking methods and operating kitchen tools and equipment.
  4. Ability to work full time.

Please include a current resume and supporting documents to your application. Three current referees would be required. Email your CV to ********************

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Skills
cooking methods
Food cost estimation
FOOD HANDLING
Food handling and storage
Food Plating and Garnishing
FOOD PREPARATION
Food Temperature Regulation
Kitchen Equipment
Kitchen safety and hygiene
Kitchen tools and equipment operation
MENU PLANNING
RECIPE DEVELOPMENT
TEAMWORK
TIME MANAGEMENT

Licenses & certifications
AQF Associate Degree in hospitality
AQF Associate Degree, Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma in Hospitality
Certificate III in commercial cookery
Diploma
Diploma of Hospitality Management

More details
Expiring date
29 Apr 2026
Date posted
30 Mar 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, Diploma or associate's degree

Mair and Doveton pty ltd

Pay insights
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$75k - $85k
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Market average
$51k
$85k
This job pays above average

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