Chef

Here is what this employer wants: a Chef with real restaurant miles who can cook inventive, beautifully presented food in a fast Canberra kitchen. The venue has a strong name locally for service and for building menus around sustainable produce from nearby farms.

As a recruiter, I would read the duties as the shortlist criteria. Show that you have managed a section on your own, worked with a head chef on new dishes and trained less experienced cooks. Mention your training and any hygiene certificates. Sponsorship is available for the right candidate, which makes a well-matched application even more important.

Tailor every line of your CV to this full-time role and cut anything unrelated to kitchen work.

A tidy English CV that lists venues, cuisine styles and your station responsibilities helps you stand out quickly. Tailor a kitchen-focused CV on Build AI CV and match it to these duties.

• Turn out a wide variety of creative dishes with great presentation
• Protect the venue's standards for quality, plating and service
• Work alongside the Head Chef on new menu items and recipe refinements
• Stick strictly to food safety and hygiene regulations
• Look after your station, help service run smoothly, mentor junior staff and take part in team meetings and training

• Experience of at least 2 years as a Chef in a fast-paced, high-quality restaurant
• Formal culinary training or a relevant hospitality qualification
• Excellent cooking skills with close attention to detail and presentation
• Thorough knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices along with strong teamwork and communication skills
• A passion for seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
• Ability to adapt and do well under the pressure of a busy kitchen