Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Canberra, ACT, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
There are 2 Chef or Cook openings in a small Canberra kitchen preparing European and modern Australian dishes. You will cook across the operation and take responsibility for your own section during service, supporting colleagues as the workload changes.
The employer needs clearly verifiable cookery credentials, practical experience and technical ability. Consistent presentation, controlled portions and careful ingredient use remain important through evening, weekend and split-shift service. Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
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Key Responsibilities
- Cook European and modern Australian dishes to consistent standards
- Run the assigned section during service and assist other sections as needed
- Complete accurate daily preparation efficiently
- Maintain presentation, portions and food quality
- Coordinate within the small team to manage busy service
- Follow recipes, preparation techniques and kitchen procedures
- Monitor stock and ingredient consumption to minimise waste
- Maintain hygiene, cleanliness and safe working practices
- Provide dependable coverage across evening, weekend and split-shift services
- Support colleagues while independently managing section duties
Requirements & Eligibility
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher, with a relevant trade qualification in Commercial Cookery
- Minimum 2 years of professional modern Australian or European cuisine experience
- Experience within fine-dining or quality-focused commercial kitchens; Chef de Partie or section-level experience is highly regarded
- Strong general cooking and preparation skills
- Capacity to independently operate a section
- Evidence of maintaining quality while controlling food waste
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures
- Effective teamwork within a small kitchen and availability for evenings, weekends and split shifts
- Qualifications must be authentic and verifiable
- Employment history must also be authentic and verifiable
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