About Us:
Nagis Ceylon Catering is a rapidly growing Sri Lankan restaurant, catering and commercial kitchen business located in Willetton, Western Australia. We specialise in authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, large-scale catering, event buffets, corporate meal services, and premium takeaway dishes.

Our facility handles high-volume food production, requiring strong culinary leadership, strict quality control, and consistency in flavour, presentation, and workflow.

With the continued expansion of our operations, we are seeking a skilled, experienced, and creative Chef (ANZSCO 351311) to join our professional kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, develop, and prepare authentic Sri Lankan, Asian-inspired, and fusion menus suitable for the restaurant, catering, events, and takeaway operations.
Supervise and coordinate kitchen operations, including food preparation, service timelines, workflow, and staff allocation.
Lead high-volume production for catering events, including buffets, banquet dishes, and bulk meal preparation.
Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency.
Oversee mise en place, portion control, recipe development, and cost management to minimise wastage.
Ensure strict compliance with Food Safety Standards, HACCP requirements, allergen controls, and WA health regulations.
Train and mentor junior cooks, kitchen hands, and casual staff.
Monitor inventory, manage stock rotation, and place orders with suppliers as required.
Maintain kitchen cleanliness, equipment maintenance schedules, and safe work practices at all times.

Skills and Experience Required:

AQF Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher.
Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen (catering, hotel, café, or high-volume environment preferred).
Proven ability to manage high-pressure kitchen operations and deliver dishes efficiently without compromising quality.
Strong skills across frying, steaming, grill, buffet production, dessert preparation, and batch cooking.
Demonstrated creativity in menu development and ability to introduce new and innovative dishes.
Excellent leadership, communication, and kitchen supervision skills.
Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and industry standards.
Experience with stock management, ordering, and cost control measures.
Ability to work rostered shifts, including weekends or event-based extended hours when required.

Salary:
AUD $80,000 per annum before superannuation.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply online.

Closing Date:
Applications close 30 days from the date of this advertisement.

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