Posted 22d ago

Chef / Cook

Himalayan Trading PTY LTD Canberra ACT

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$70,000 - $80,000

Key points we found

  • Plan and organise the preparation and cooking of food.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
  • Assist in training and supervising kitchen staff.

Chef / Cook📍 Location: Gungahlin, ACT

🏢 Business: The Tipsy Mug

🕒 Employment Type: Full-time

About UsThe Tipsy Mug is a well-established hospitality venue located in Gungahlin, ACT, offering high-quality meals and a welcoming dining experience. We are currently seeking a Chef and Cook to join our kitchen team.

🔹 Chef

Key Responsibilities●Plan and organise the preparation and cooking of food.

●Prepare and cook dishes in accordance with the menu and quality standards.

●Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.

●Estimate food and labour costs and assist with ordering food supplies.

●Discuss food preparation and kitchen operations with management and staff.

●Demonstrate cooking techniques and advise kitchen staff on procedures.

●Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.

●Assist in training and supervising kitchen staff.

Skills & QualificationsCertificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.

●Experience in a commercial kitchen environment.

●Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.

●Ability to supervise and guide kitchen staff.

●Strong organisational and communication skills.

🔹 Cook

Key Responsibilities●Prepare and cook food according to the restaurant menu.

●Assist with food preparation and daily kitchen operations.

●Ensure food is prepared and presented to a consistent standard.

●Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and work areas.

●Follow food safety and hygiene regulations.

●Assist with stock control and storage of food supplies.

Skills & Qualifications

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent.

Minimum 1 year of experience in a commercial kitchen.

●Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen procedures.

●Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

●Good teamwork and communication skills.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience.

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Skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
CERTIFICATE IV IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY
COOKING TECHNIQUES
Experience in a commercial kitchen environment
FOOD PREPARATION
Food safety and hygiene regulations
food safety standards
KITCHEN OPERATIONS
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS
Supervision of kitchen staff
TEAMWORK

Licenses & certifications
Certificate III in commercial cookery
Certificate IV in commercial cookery

More details
Date posted
17 Mar 2026
Category
Hospo, Tourism & Food Services
Occupation
Food Preparation & Cooking
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Accommodation and Food Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate
Company size
11 to 50

Himalayan Trading PTY LTD

11 to 50
Company size
Pay insights
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