Full time Chef

Pay: AU$70,000.00 – AU$80,000.00 per year

Job description:

Chef – Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare for service, ensuring the kitchen is fully stocked with necessary ingredients and equipment
• Prepare, cook and present food in a timely manner to a consistently high standard
• Create seasonal menus and contribute to special menus and promotions
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and other kitchen equipment
• Monitor quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation, ensuring appealing plate presentation
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and advise kitchen staff on cooking procedures and presentation
• Coordinate with other kitchen staff and front-of-house staff during service
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and tidiness of the kitchen at all times
• Ensure food preparation, storage and handling meet food safety and hygiene standards
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date or substandard items
• Inventory food, ingredients and supplies; plan and place vendor orders and assist with budget management
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen
• Verify compliance in preparation of menu items, including customer dietary and special requests

-Assist with hiring, training and managing kitchen staff as required

Skills and Experience

• Relevant qualification (Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery) or a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in lieu of qualification
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar chef role
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Management and leadership skills with the ability to train and supervise kitchen staff
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and consistency

How to Apply

• Please email your resume to: [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Education: Certificate I - IV (Required)

Experience: Chef: 3 years (Required)

Work Authorisation: Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person