Posted 4d ago

Chef

Astra The Good Company Pty Ltd Scarborough QLD 4020

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$70,000 - $80,000

Key points we found

  • Lead and supervise kitchen staff in a busy cafe environment.
  • Ensure high quality and consistency of meals while complying with food safety standards.
  • Collaborate with the head chef to develop new menu items and manage kitchen operations.

We are a busy cafe located in Scarborough QLD. We are currently looking to hire an experienced chef with a knowledge of overall commercial kitchen operations and ability to lead and supervise juniors in command.

This will be a full-time role requiring you to work 38 hours per week with additional hours occasionally, if needed.

You will be directly reporting to the head chef and managers. We want to see you lead by example and be hands on with your team in all aspects at the back of the house.

As a chef, your role will involve the following major duties:

- Setting up the kitchen with utensils, equipment and food supplies for speedy service.

- Modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests.

- Collaborate with the head chef to develop new menu items and specials, keeping in mind budget, and availability of seasonal ingredients.

- Work without supervision ensuring high level of meal quality and consistency.

- Supervise and coordinate the work of junior kitchen members such as cooks and kitchen hands.

- Ensure compliance with food safety standards and hygiene regulations.

- Train and monitor junior kitchen staff.

- Direct and instruct food preparation, seasoning and presentation.

- Be aware of the latest industry trends.

- Stock take, place orders with suppliers and store them accordingly to maintain efficient service.

- Check the quality of stored food items, rotate and dispose off as needed to maintain quality.

What we are looking for?

- Proven work experience as a chef for at least 3 years' in a commercial kitchen.

- Trade qualification in commercial cookery / kitchen management (Certificate IV + Diploma highly preferred).

- Excellent leadership and communication skills.

- Excellend presentation, interpersonal, collaborative and time management skills.

- Ability to work a flexible roster including weekends.

- Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.

- Punctual for the rostered shifts.

About the position:

We will select candidates on the following order:

- Australian citizens / permanent residents (first preference).

- Temporary visa holders with full work rights.

Please note the following:

- We will not be entertaining applicants out of Australia.

- Application with an updated resume and cover letter is required.

Annual Salary of $70,000.00 up to $80,000.00 will be available depending on the skills, knowledge and qualifications.

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Skills
Commercial Cookery
EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Flexibility in roster
Food preparation
Food Quality Control
Food safety standards
Hygiene regulations
Industry trends awareness
Kitchen Management
Leadership
Menu development
Order Placement
Presentation Skills
Punctuality
Recipe modification
Staff Training
Stock Management
Supervision
Time management
Work Under Pressure

Licenses & certifications
Certificate IV in commercial cookery
Diploma in Kitchen Management

More details
Expiring date
15 Jul 2026
Date posted
15 Jun 2026
Category
Hospo, Tourism & Food Services
Occupation
Chef
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Accommodation and Food Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate, Diploma or associate's degree
Work Authorisation
Work visa, Australian citizen / Permanent resident

Astra The Good Company Pty Ltd

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$70k - $80k
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Market average
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This job pays above average

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