Chef

Job Description

Great Western Enterprises Pty Ltd

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What We're Looking For

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• A team player with excellent communication skills, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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• Passionate individuals committed to delivering culinary excellence across all our establishments.
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• Dedication to a long-term, permanent position within our diverse culinary team.
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Benefits

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• Full-time $80000 - $85000 p.a plus Superannuation
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Task & responsibilities

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• Organize and control the operations of the kitchen to ensure a memorable dining experience for our patrons.
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• Duties in brief include: Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies.
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• Being responsible for quality control and tasting the dishes; making sure they meet the right standards and are presented correctly before they go out to thecustomer.
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• Discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians, and kitchen and waiting staff.
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• Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures.
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• Preparing and cooking food.
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• Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations.
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• Potentially selecting and training staff.
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• Freezing and preserving foods.
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• Creating a vision for the cuisine, inspiring the team, and delegating tasks effectively.
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• Recruiting, motivating, and managing staff.
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• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ordering food, and undertaking the kitchen inventory (this potentially includes budgeting).
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• Overseeing hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
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• Preparing and plating dishes and contributing to menu design.
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Qualification & experience

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• Appropriate qualifications such as AQF associate degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma in a related study.
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• A minimum of at least 2 years of formal experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.
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• Prior experience of at least 1 year working in a fast-paced environment.
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• A positive attitude with a strong work ethic and good communication skills.
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• The ability to work well within a team environment and under pressure.
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• Availability to work days, nights, and weekends, and have your own reliable transport.
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• An ability and desire to work morning, late evening, and weekend shifts.
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About Company

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Great Western Enterprises is the hospitality heart of Great Western, a small "Wine Village" in the prestegious Grampians Wine Region of Victoria. Spanning three bustling establishments: Great Western Hotel, Seppelt Great Western, and Salingers Cafe, our businesses operate seven days a week, across a range of hours that provide service to visitors during key times. We our businesses are at the heart of the Grampians wine village, offering a unique and exciting culinary experience. We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity to contribute to our success across multiple exciting ventures.

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Work Type: Full time Salary: $80000-85000 Job Publish: 15-08-2026 Job Expire: 14-09-2026