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Chef

Date Posted: Apr 29, 2026
Yearly: $ 75,000 - $ 85,000
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    Location Narre Warren, Victoria, Australia
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    Job Type: Full Time
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    Shift: Full-time
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    Career Level: Experienced Professional
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    Positions: 1
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    Experience: 2 years
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Degree: Certification
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    Posted: 29d+ ago
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    Job Post Expired: May 30, 2026
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Job Description

Kogan People Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a busy café restaurant in Narre Warren VIC. The restaurant serves a fresh and varied breakfast, brunch and lunch menu, using quality ingredients sourced from local markets.

The business is now looking for a skilled and experienced Chef to join its kitchen leadership team. This is a full-time, ongoing role suited to someone who enjoys leading a motivated kitchen team and working in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, support and motivate the kitchen team to achieve high-quality results.
  • Assist with the recruitment and training of cooks and kitchen staff.
  • Oversee and take part in daily meal preparation.
  • Manage kitchen stock, ordering, consumables, cost control and budgeting.
  • Work with management to create, test and introduce new menu items and special dishes.
  • Maintain strong compliance with OH&S and Food Safety standards.
  • Collaborate closely with the management team to support smooth kitchen operations.
About You
  • You are passionate about hospitality and stay updated with modern food trends and cooking techniques.
  • You have strong attention to flavour, presentation and consistent food quality.
  • You can lead, encourage and organise a hardworking kitchen team.
  • You work well under pressure and communicate respectfully with those around you.
  • Experience in a similar cuisine style or professional kitchen environment will be highly regarded.
Candidate Requirements
  • Relevant post-secondary cookery qualifications, at least Diploma level or an agreed equivalent.
  • Minimum three years of experience in a similar professional chef role after qualification.
  • Availability to work across weekdays and weekends.
  • Strong ability to prioritise tasks, set goals and deliver results.
  • Good understanding of food safety and HACCP requirements.
  • Knowledge of cost control, time management and efficient procurement practices.
  • Proven people management skills with the ability to get the best from your team.

Benefits

  • Full-time, ongoing role with stable employment
  • Attractive salary package of $75,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation
  • Opportunity to lead, support and motivate a kitchen team
  • Work in a fast-paced and well-established café restaurant environment
  • Involvement in creating and introducing new menu items
  • Flexible roster including weekday and weekend shifts

Skills Required

Company Overview

Jagsims foods pty ltd
Parkdale, Victoria, Australia
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Jagsims Foods Pty Ltd is an Australian private company based in Parkdale, Victoria. The company operates in the food and hospitality industry under the business name Burgerlab Warehouse, with a focus on food service, restaurant operations, kitchen su... Read More

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