Chef
- Join a professional kitchen team as a Chef.
- Develop and refine menus while ensuring food quality and safety.
- Supervise kitchen activities and train team members.
WE ARE HIRING
CHEF
DALLAS KEBAB & CAFE PTY LTD
Meadow Heights, Victoria | Permanent full-time | $80,000–$85,000 per annum + superannuation
Dallas Kebab & Cafe Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced, passionate and detail-oriented Chef to join our professional kitchen team. This is an opportunity for a capable culinary professional to take an active role in menu execution, food quality, efficient service delivery and the day-to-day performance of a busy hospitality kitchen.
Key responsibilities
Develop and refine menus in consultation with management, balancing customer preferences, seasonal availability, quality and cost.
Prepare, cook and present dishes to consistently high standards of flavour, presentation, quality and portion control.
Supervise preparation and service workflows, coordinate kitchen activities and maintain timely output during peak periods.
Inspect ingredients and supplies for freshness and quality; manage stock rotation, ordering, storage and waste reduction.
Ensure compliance with food safety procedures, hygiene requirements and workplace health and safety practices.
Train and support kitchen team members, allocate tasks and promote effective communication and teamwork.
Monitor food costs, recipe consistency and portion control; contribute to continuous improvement using customer feedback.
Skills and experience
Relevant commercial cookery qualification (such as Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.
Proven experience as a Chef in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, with the ability to work independently and lead by example.
Strong culinary techniques, attention to detail, organisation, time management and team leadership.
Sound understanding of food safety, kitchen hygiene, inventory control and efficient kitchen operations.
Availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings and weekends as operationally required.
What we offer
A permanent, full-time role (38 hours per week) with a competitive annual base salary of $80,000–$85,000 plus superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience, and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an established hospitality business.
How to apply
To apply, email your current resume and a short cover letter describing your relevant culinary experience to ********************************. Please include “Chef Application” in the email subject line.
Applications will be assessed on skills, qualifications and experience. Dallas Kebab & Cafe Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.
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