Chef

Position: Chef Position Type: Full Time Salary: $85,000 - $87,000 p/a plus Super Employer Name: WARIS AND AMBER PTY LTD - t/a SHOWGROUND EATERY A.B.N. 16 684 305 253 Job Location: Shop 8, 2 Mandala Parade, Castle Hill, NSW, 2154, AUSTRALIA Advertising Period: 28 days - 9 Sep 2026 > 7 Oct 2026 To Apply: Please include Reference: J1786-Workforce in the Subject Line and email all applications and CV to apply@jobsource.net.au Summary Our client is seeking to add an experienced Chef to the kitchen team at Showground Eatery, a welcoming and contemporary dining venue in Castle Hill. The restaurant offers a diverse menu influenced by Italian, Middle Eastern and modern café cuisine, with a strong focus on fresh ingredients, consistent quality, appealing presentation and providing customers with an enjoyable dining experience. The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: - Plan and organise the preparation and cooking of meals across the restaurant menu. - Prepare and cook high-quality dishes in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards. - Monitor food quality throughout preparation, cooking and final presentation before service. - Assist with menu planning and development of seasonal and contemporary dishes. - Estimate food requirements and assist with controlling food and labour costs. - Order ingredients and food supplies to maintain appropriate kitchen stock levels. - Check the freshness, quality and suitability of ingredients before preparation and service. - Coordinate food preparation activities to support efficient service during busy dining periods. - Discuss food preparation and service requirements with management and front-of-house staff. - Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance on food preparation procedures to kitchen staff. - Maintain consistent portion sizes, presentation standards and quality across all prepared dishes. - Ensure food safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements are followed throughout kitchen operations. - Maintain clean, organised and safe kitchen work areas, equipment and food storage facilities. - Assist with training and supervising kitchen staff in preparation, cooking and hygiene procedures. Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role: - Minimum 12 months’ relevant experience working as a Chef in a busy commercial restaurant kitchen. - Demonstrated experience preparing Italian and modern Australian dishes, including pasta, pizza, meat and contemporary café-style meals. - Experience preparing and cooking wood-fired pizza, pasta dishes and traditional Italian-style sauces would be highly regarded. - Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, portion control and professional presentation across a diverse restaurant menu. - Ability to maintain consistent food quality and presentation during high-volume breakfast, lunch and dinner service. To Apply: Please include Reference: J1786-Workforce in the Subject Line and email all applications and CV to apply@jobsource.net.au Due to the volume of applicants, only those meeting the minimum standards will be considered and only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the role.