Chef

Job Position - Chef

We're helping one of our clients to hire chefs at their busy restaurant in Geelong West. The aim would be to deliver a consistent dining experience that ensures our customers are satisfied with their meal experience every time, so we can maintain a healthy repeat customer base.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Planning and revisions for functions and specials menu items considering all feedback from customers and by reference to sales volumes of

specific dishes.

• Demonstrating cooking techniques to other/less expert kitchen staff as required and specifically the role of cook.
• Effectively mentoring relevant kitchen staff to ensure they have relevant skills to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Monitoring dish preparation of more junior cooking staff including any trainee cooks and apprentices.
• Cooking and preparing meals to agreed standards.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety throughout all kitchen areas at all times.
• Creating a harmonious work environment amongst all staff.
• Ensuring all aspects of work, health and safety and operational procedures are always followed, including for suppliers.
• Managing OHS risks and keeping accurate records of all OHS matters.
• Setting appropriate budgets in accordance with parameters agreed by the business owners in relation to menu items over which the role has

responsibilities.

• Estimate food purchasing requirements to optimise profitability while ensuring we can cater to varying seasonal demands and not run out of

food.

• Meeting or exceeding agreed budgets whilst maintaining the highest standards for consistency, quality, food production, presentation, and

service.

• Ensuring ongoing compliance with legislation including HACCP requirements and established business policies and procedures.
• Minimising food costs, waste, and theft.
• Other key performance indicators will be set from time to time as agreed, considering Management and business objectives.

Qualifications required:

• Trade qualified to Diploma in Cookery or higher.
• Experience in menu planning and costing.
• Previous experience of at least 3 years as a Chef.

Essential Skills and abilities:

• A passion for producing consistent high-quality meals.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in all basic techniques and styles.
• A strong background in utilising fresh local ingredients.
• Knowledge of all food safety standards.
• A good understanding of all financials running a kitchen.
• A professional attitude in the kitchen at all times.
• A love and passion for developing great nutritious food.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Salary:

Attractive Salary between $78,000 to $81,000 per annum plus superannuation.