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

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.

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.