Chef

Chef – Full Time

The Claisebrook Bar

East Perth, WA 6004

Salary: $79,000 – $80,000 per annum plus superannuation

The Claisebrook Bar is a busy waterfront venue located in Claisebrook Cove, East Perth, offering modern pub dining, functions and hospitality services in a vibrant social setting. We are currently seeking an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis.

The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes while contributing to menu planning, food quality control and the efficient day-to-day operation of the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare, cook and present a variety of dishes in accordance with menu specifications and established quality standards

- Assist with menu planning, seasonal menu development and daily specials

- Check the quality of ingredients and prepared dishes to ensure consistency in taste, presentation and portioning

- Monitor food preparation and cooking processes to maintain quality and minimise wastage

- Coordinate food preparation and cooking activities during service to ensure meals are delivered efficiently and within required timeframes

- Estimate food and ingredient requirements and assist with ordering kitchen supplies

- Monitor stock levels, food storage and stock rotation to maintain freshness and minimise wastage

- Ensure food and ingredients are stored correctly and maintained at appropriate temperatures

- Supervise and support cooks and other kitchen staff during food preparation and service

- Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance and training to kitchen staff where required

- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness throughout the kitchen

- Ensure compliance with applicable food safety and workplace health and safety requirements

- Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance or repair requirements where necessary

- Work collaboratively with management and front-of-house staff to support efficient service delivery

Qualifications and Experience Required

Applicants must have either:

- A relevant AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification (or equivalent) in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality or a related field, together with at least one year of relevant full-time work experience;

OR

- At least three years of relevant full-time work experience as a Chef or in a closely related commercial cookery role in lieu of formal qualifications.

Skills and Attributes

- Strong commercial cooking and food preparation skills

- Sound knowledge of culinary techniques and commercial kitchen operations

- Experience with menu planning, recipe development and food presentation

- Strong organisational and time management skills

- Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods

- Ability to supervise and support other kitchen staff when required

- Good understanding of stock control, food storage and wastage management

- Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements

- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail

- Strong knife-handling and food preparation skills

- Good communication and teamwork skills

- Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required

If you are an experienced Chef looking to join a busy waterfront venue, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications, experience and suitability for the position.