Chef

We are growing and require a trade qualified Chef on full-time basis. If you love working in the kitchen this is an opportunity to join a friendly team of passionate people who loves cooking and food.

As a Chef you will be responsible for managing team of kitchen staff and managing the kitchen operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
2. Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
3. Discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians, kitchen and waiting staff
4. Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
5. Preparing and cooking food
6. Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
7. Select and train staff
8. Freeze and preserve foods
9. Ordering the stock required for the kitchen.
10. Supervising the kitchen staff to ensure superior product standards.
11. Effecting shift planning and management
12. Managing daily kitchen operations and preparation

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS RERQUIRED:

1. Strong stock and cost control
2. Minimum Two years post qualification experience in relevant field
3. Min Certificate IV in relevant field such as Culinary, Hospitality Management (including Commercial Cookery)
4. Good time management
5. Experience in cooking Modern Australian cuisine, Italian and Western cuisine
6. Professional leadership
7. Great communication skills
8. Ability to work under pressure at a fast pace
9. Restaurant chef experience is preferable