Chef / Cook

Hospitality · Parkes, Canberra ACT, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

There are 2 openings for Chefs/Cooks in the Australian Capital Territory, and the employer is clear about what counts: qualifications, practical experience and technical skills that can be verified.

The kitchen team is small and experienced, producing European and modern Australian cuisine to a consistently high standard. This is a hands-on job. You will work across kitchen operations and must be able to take charge of an allocated section during service.

Sponsorship is not the main focus here. Genuine skills and proven workplace ability come first, so apply if your experience can stand up to checks.

Key Responsibilities

Work as part of a four-person kitchen team, supporting smooth operations during busy services
Take charge of your assigned section of the kitchen during service
Prepare and cook European and modern Australian dishes to a high standard, sticking to established recipes, preparation methods and kitchen standards
Complete daily food preparation accurately and without delay
Keep presentation, portion control and food quality consistent
Track stock and ingredient use to keep food wastage down
Uphold food hygiene, cleanliness and workplace safety requirements
Step in to assist other kitchen sections when operations require it
Deliver efficient evening, weekend and split-shift services with reliable, hands-on performance in a professional kitchen

Requirements & Eligibility

Must hold Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher
A trade qualification in Commercial Cookery relevant to the role
Minimum 2 years' professional experience cooking modern Australian or European cuisine
Demonstrated work history in a fine-dining or quality-focused commercial kitchen
Chef de Partie or section-level experience is highly regarded
Strong all-round skills in cooking and food preparation
Able to run an allocated kitchen section without supervision
Proven record of maintaining food quality while keeping wastage under control
Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures
Able to work well in a small professional kitchen team and available for evening, weekend and split-shift rosters
All qualifications and employment history must be genuine and able to be verified
Visa sponsorship is on offer for the right candidate

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