Chef de Partie
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Hospitality · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $70,000 - $75,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Weekly specials and wood-fire cooking give this Melbourne Chef de Partie position its culinary focus. A busy bistro venue needs a practical cook to prepare and present dishes while contributing fresh ideas to seasonal menus.
Beyond service, the role includes checking food quality, helping plan supplies and guiding kitchen colleagues. You will work with front-of-house staff, support a clean and efficient kitchen and follow commercial food safety practices. Sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
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Key Responsibilities
- Cook quality bistro dishes and maintain consistent portions, presentation and food standards during preparation and service
- Develop ideas for weekly specials and assist menu planning
- Estimate food and labour requirements and order and monitor supplies
- Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff for efficient service
- Explain cooking techniques and preparation processes to colleagues
- Maintain hygiene compliance and food safety practices
- Assist staff training and development as requested
- Keep the kitchen clean, organised and productive through busy periods
- Help preserve, freeze and store food when required
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 1 year of relevant commercial kitchen or Chef experience
- Practical professional food preparation and cooking experience
- Knowledge of preparation, presentation and quality control
- Understanding of commercial kitchen hygiene and food safety
- Capacity to work efficiently during busy hospitality service
- Effective teamwork and communication
- Reliability, motivation and willingness to take responsibility
- Creativity in preparing food and devising weekly specials
- Flexibility for shifts including weekends and public holidays
- A positive attitude to collaboration and ongoing improvement
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