Chef

Tasty Treats

Location: Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: $72,000 - $80,000 per annum + superannuation

About Tasty Treats

Tasty Treats is seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to join our professional kitchen team in the Northern Territory.

We are looking for a skilled individual with strong commercial cooking experience who can assist with menu planning, food preparation, kitchen operations and maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene.

About the Position

The successful applicant will be responsible for planning and organising food preparation and cooking activities while ensuring meals are prepared efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

The position also involves monitoring food quality, coordinating with other kitchen and service staff, controlling food and labour costs and maintaining appropriate hygiene and food safety standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing menus in consultation with management and relevant kitchen staff.

• Calculating food and labour requirements and assisting with controlling kitchen operating costs.

• Estimating ingredient requirements and arranging the ordering of food supplies.

• Checking the quality of dishes throughout all stages of preparation, cooking and presentation.

• Ensuring meals are prepared consistently in accordance with recipes and established quality standards.

• Liaising with managers, dietitians, kitchen employees and waiting staff regarding food preparation and service requirements.

• Identifying and resolving issues relating to food preparation and kitchen operations.

• Demonstrating cooking techniques and providing guidance to kitchen staff on appropriate food preparation procedures.

• Preparing, seasoning and cooking a variety of dishes.

• Monitoring food portions, taste, presentation and overall quality before service.

• Implementing and enforcing appropriate food hygiene, sanitation and kitchen safety procedures.

• Ensuring food preparation, cooking and storage areas are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition.

• Monitoring food storage and ensuring ingredients are stored appropriately.

• Freezing, preserving and storing food products where required.

• Assisting with the selection, training and supervision of kitchen employees where necessary.

• Providing guidance and support to junior kitchen employees and apprentices.

• Working closely with front-of-house and kitchen staff to ensure efficient and timely food service.

• Minimising food wastage through effective menu planning, portion control and stock management.

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant should have:

• Relevant 1 year previous experience working as a Chef in a commercial kitchen environment.

• Strong knowledge of commercial food preparation and cooking techniques.

• Experience with menu planning and estimating food requirements.

• Ability to monitor and maintain consistent standards of food quality and presentation.

• Knowledge of food costing, portion control and stock management.

• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen safety requirements.

• Ability to provide guidance and training to other kitchen staff.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for kitchen operations when required.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should hold a relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery, Culinary Arts or a related field.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your qualifications, relevant work experience and experience preparing ethnic cuisine.

Australian citizens and Permanent residents are encouraged to apply.