Chef

Little Igloo Pty Ltd

Welcome to Carinya Village Jindabyne, your cozy accommodation nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Snowy Mountains, just a short drive from popular ski resorts such as Perisher and Thredbo. With over seven years of experience serving Snowy Mountains tourists, we provide a range of comfortable, self-contained cabins to suit every holiday plan and budget.

Whether guests are seeking a peaceful family getaway or an affordable ski trip, our warm and welcoming atmosphere ensures an unforgettable stay. At Carinya Village, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional hospitality and creating a friendly, supportive environment for both our guests and our team.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to join our kitchen team.

The Chef will be responsible for planning and developing the menu, organising daily food preparation and cooking activities, preparing and cooking menu items, monitoring food quality and presentation, managing food preparation requirements and maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.

The Chef will also be responsible for estimating food requirements, assisting with food supply ordering, monitoring ingredient quality and freshness, and coordinating food preparation activities to support efficient kitchen operations.

Benefits

• Full-time employment.
• Opportunity to work with a varied menu.
• Opportunity to participate in menu planning and food preparation.
• Opportunity to work with fresh and locally sourced ingredients.
• Exposure to daily in-house food preparation and cooking.
• Opportunity to assist with catering-related food preparation and orders.
• Work at Chicken Empire's Mount Annan Marketplace location.

Task & responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus, estimate food and labour costs, and manage the ordering of food, ingredients, and kitchen supplies.
• Review recipes and calculate appropriate menu pricing based on ingredient, labour, and operational costs.
• Monitor the quality, consistency, portioning, and presentation of dishes throughout all stages of preparation and service.
• Liaise with managers, dietitians, kitchen staff, and front-of-house teams to address food preparation, dietary, and service requirements.
• Develop and refine recipes and menus based on seasonal ingredient availability, customer demand, and expected service volumes.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes using traditional Tandoor cooking techniques while maintaining consistent quality and flavour.
• Demonstrate Tandoor cooking methods and provide guidance to kitchen staff on preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation standards.
• Supervise and coordinate cooks and other kitchen staff involved in food preparation and service.
• Implement and enforce food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures throughout the kitchen.
• Recruit, select, and assist with the onboarding of cooks and other kitchen personnel.
• Provide practical training, coaching, and ongoing support to Tandoor and kitchen team members.
• Prepare production schedules and determine staffing requirements to ensure efficient kitchen operations and timely food service.
• Monitor stock levels, minimise food wastage, and maintain appropriate storage and rotation of ingredients.
• Inspect kitchen equipment and Tandoor facilities to ensure they are clean, safe, and maintained in proper working condition.
• Maintain consistency in recipes, portion sizes, cooking methods, and presentation to ensure established food quality standards are met.

Qualification & experience

• Minimum Qualifications Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Kitchen Management.
• Minimum 1–2 years' relevant experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen or food-service environment.
• Ability to estimate food requirements and assist with maintaining adequate food supplies.
• Ability to follow and apply appropriate recipes and cooking procedures.
• Ability to monitor the quality, freshness and presentation of food.
• Ability to work with fresh ingredients and maintain consistent food quality.
• Ability to maintain appropriate kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and food-safety standards.
• Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a kitchen team.
• Good communication, organisational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and customer service.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $80000-85000

Job Publish: 01-10-2026

Job Expire: 31-10-2026

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