Chef

Manna WA Pty Ltd is hiring a Full‑time Chef in Willetton, WA. Join our rapidly growing Sri‑Lankan restaurant, catering and commercial kitchen team.

Position Title: Chef

Employer: MANNA WA PTY LTD trading as Nagis Ceylon Catering

Location: 1 Whyalla Street, Willetton, WA 6155

Employment Type: Full‑time Permanent

Nagis Ceylon Catering specializes in authentic Sri‑Lankan cuisine, large‑scale catering, event buffets, corporate meal services, and premium takeaway dishes. With the continued expansion of our operations, we seek a skilled, experienced, and creative Chef (ANZSCO ) to join our professional kitchen team.

Requirements for this role

• Flexible hours available
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience required
• Work visa will be provided

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and prepare authentic Sri‑Lankan, Asian‑inspired, and fusion menus 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).
• 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 on JORA.

Closing Date: Applications close 28 days from the date of this advertisement.

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