Job Description
The Canberra Southern Cross Club is currently seeking a dynamic and suitably qualified chef to join us. If you possess the right skills, experience, and a genuine love for creating delightful culinary experiences, especially through the art of Argentinian-style Parilla technique, we want to hear from you!
Main responsibilities
Demonstrate Parilla style cooking techniques and advising on cooking procedures to kitchen staff.
Prepare and cook Parilla style dishes.
Ensure that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety are always maintained throughout all kitchen areas.
Cook or directly supervise the cooking of items that require skillful preparation.
Support the work of the head/executive chefs, cooks, and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labor cost goals.
Evaluates food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained.
Requirements
A Diploma in commercial cookery or equivalent culinary qualification or above.
Minimum 2 years of experience working in a fast-paced and high volume kitchen.
Work experience for clubs or hotels is preferred.
A good team player with leadership skills.
Ability to train & coach kitchen staff.
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining the volume and delivery of quality of dishes.
About us
The Canberra Southern Cross Club is one of Canberra’s largest membership clubs with four hospitality venues and four fitness centers across the region. We pride ourselves on an established reputation for providing high-quality products, service, and value in a friendly environment to our members and their guests. We have been a benchmark employer providing fantastic opportunities to develop a highly rewarding career for our employees for over 50 years.
How to apply:
If you would love to join our team, apply now by sending us your current resume and a cover letter of no more than one page to
[email protected].
Applications close 26th March 2026.
Main responsibilities
Demonstrate Parilla style cooking techniques and advising on cooking procedures to kitchen staff.
Prepare and cook Parilla style dishes.
Ensure that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety are always maintained throughout all kitchen areas.
Cook or directly supervise the cooking of items that require skillful preparation.
Support the work of the head/executive chefs, cooks, and other kitchen employees to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labor cost goals.
Evaluates food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained.
Requirements
A Diploma in commercial cookery or equivalent culinary qualification or above.
Minimum 2 years of experience working in a fast-paced and high volume kitchen.
Work experience for clubs or hotels is preferred.
A good team player with leadership skills.
Ability to train & coach kitchen staff.
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining the volume and delivery of quality of dishes.
About us
The Canberra Southern Cross Club is one of Canberra’s largest membership clubs with four hospitality venues and four fitness centers across the region. We pride ourselves on an established reputation for providing high-quality products, service, and value in a friendly environment to our members and their guests. We have been a benchmark employer providing fantastic opportunities to develop a highly rewarding career for our employees for over 50 years.
How to apply:
If you would love to join our team, apply now by sending us your current resume and a cover letter of no more than one page to
[email protected].
Applications close 26th March 2026.
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