Chef
- Seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Chef to join the kitchen team.
- Responsible for planning menus, estimating food quantities, and ensuring food quality.
- Must have strong communication and teamwork skills.
Chef – Full-time, Permanent | Mr Wednesday | Fairfield, Melbourne VIC
Salary: $77,000 – $82,000 per year plus superannuation
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Hours: 38 ordinary hours per week
Location: 144 Wingrove Street, Fairfield VIC 3078
Employer: VATS PARIWAR PTY LTD as trustee for VATS PARIWAR FAMILY TRUST, trading as Mr Wednesday
ABN: 73 922 157 348
Mr Wednesday is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Chef to join our kitchen team in Fairfield. This opportunity suits someone who takes pride in preparing quality food, contributes creative menu ideas and maintains consistent standards during busy service periods.
Working closely with management and the kitchen team, you will coordinate food preparation, cook menu dishes and contribute to the efficient operation of the kitchen.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Plan and update menus and seasonal specials, considering customer preferences, ingredient availability and dietary requirements.
- Estimate food quantities, ingredient costs and kitchen labour requirements.
- Order ingredients, monitor stock levels and minimise food wastage.
- Organise daily preparation and cook dishes using appropriate culinary techniques.
- Monitor food quality throughout preparation, cooking and presentation, ensuring consistent flavour, portions and appearance.
- Discuss and resolve food preparation and service issues with management, kitchen employees and service staff.
- Demonstrate cooking techniques and guide team members on recipes, preparation methods and kitchen procedures.
- Explain and enforce food hygiene requirements, including allergen management, cleaning and temperature controls.
- Assist management with selecting, inducting and training kitchen employees.
- Oversee safe cooling, storage, freezing and preservation of ingredients and prepared food.
Essential Requirements
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Diploma of Hospitality Management, or higher qualification relevant to the role.
- Minimum 1–2 years of recent experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen environment.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and kitchen operations.
- Experience preparing food. Sound understanding of food safety legislation, HACCP principles, and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and support junior kitchen staff.
- Full Australian work rights or eligibility for employer-sponsored visa pathways.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package of $77,000 – $82,000 plus superannuation.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Work with a passionate team committed to culinary excellence.
- Stable full-time employment in a growing hospitality business.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and skilled Chef looking to advance your career, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.
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