We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Chef to become part of our kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for organising, preparing and cooking high-quality dishes that represent the distinctive flavours and standards of Flames Burgers & Grill. You will assist with menu delivery, uphold consistent food quality and food safety standards, and contribute to an efficient, collaborative and fast-paced kitchen environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in an established burgers and grill restaurant environment.
• Supportive and professional kitchen team.
• Opportunity to develop and broaden culinary skills.
• Exposure to high-volume food preparation and grill operations.
• Opportunities to contribute ideas for menu items and food presentation.
• Stable workplace in Balcatta, Perth.
• Training and development opportunities relevant to kitchen operations and food safety.

Task & responsibilities

• Plan and organise daily food preparation and cooking.
• Prepare and cook menu items to consistent quality standards.
• Ensure proper portioning, presentation and food quality.
• Assist with menu planning, stock control and ordering.
• Monitor food storage and minimise wastage.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff during busy service periods.
• Assist in training and guiding junior kitchen staff when required.
• Follow workplace health, safety and food-handling procedures.

Qualification & experience

Essential

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Cert IV in Commercial Cookery and Dilpoma in Hospitality management or relevant Qualification
• 1 year of relevant experience working as a Chef role within a restaurant, café, grill or commercial food service environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and cook a variety of menu items consistently and efficiently.
• Good understanding of food preparation, cooking methods, portion control and food presentation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a kitchen team in a busy service environment.

Desirable

• Strong knowledge of commercial kitchen operations, food preparation techniques and menu execution.
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene, safe food handling and HACCP principles.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Good knowledge of stock rotation, storage requirements and minimising food wastage.
• Ability to safely operate commercial cooking equipment, including grills, ovens, fryers and hotplates.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks during busy service periods.