Placed.au is looking for a full-time Chef for our client in Melbourne, Victoria. As a member of the team, you will showcase your passion for the culinary arts and experience in ensuring seamless daily operations. Apply today and get the benefits of working in a thriving environment, a great work culture, and competitive pay.
Job description:
-Prepare, cook, and properly present food for regular functions, orders, and other events.
-Supervise and coordinate activities with kitchen staff under the instruction of the Head Chef.
-Plate and present meal items as per the Head Chef’s instruction.
-Prepare meal ingredients as directed by the Head Chef.
-Collaborate with the Head Chef to aid in the development of recipes and menus, considering factors including seasonal availability of ingredients, the number of patrons at a booked event, portion sizing, etc.
-Aid in providing costing of new menu items.
-Aid in maintaining the budgetary targets.
-Take inventory of restaurant supplies and notify the Head Chef of low or depleted supplies.
-Ensure smooth and consistent operation of the kitchen under the instruction of the Head Chef.
-Perform basic cleaning duties and ensure that workstations are properly sanitised.
-Monitor and enforce the procedures of sanitation to ensure standards and regulations are maintained.
-Discuss with the Head Chef any equipment purchases or repairs required.
-Carry out the role and responsibilities as detailed in the relevant health and safety policies.
-Obey any reasonable instruction aimed at protecting health and safety policies.
-Correct use of any equipment provided to protect health and safety while at work.
Qualifications/Attributes:
-Must hold Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher, or at least 3 years of relevant work experience in lieu of the qualification.
-Must possess at least a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
-Have outstanding communication and leadership skills.
-Must have the willingness to collaborate with other colleagues.
-Must be obsessed with cooking, including unique and emerging trends.
-Must have organisational skills.
-Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 p.a. excluding superannuation.
Job description:
-Prepare, cook, and properly present food for regular functions, orders, and other events.
-Supervise and coordinate activities with kitchen staff under the instruction of the Head Chef.
-Plate and present meal items as per the Head Chef’s instruction.
-Prepare meal ingredients as directed by the Head Chef.
-Collaborate with the Head Chef to aid in the development of recipes and menus, considering factors including seasonal availability of ingredients, the number of patrons at a booked event, portion sizing, etc.
-Aid in providing costing of new menu items.
-Aid in maintaining the budgetary targets.
-Take inventory of restaurant supplies and notify the Head Chef of low or depleted supplies.
-Ensure smooth and consistent operation of the kitchen under the instruction of the Head Chef.
-Perform basic cleaning duties and ensure that workstations are properly sanitised.
-Monitor and enforce the procedures of sanitation to ensure standards and regulations are maintained.
-Discuss with the Head Chef any equipment purchases or repairs required.
-Carry out the role and responsibilities as detailed in the relevant health and safety policies.
-Obey any reasonable instruction aimed at protecting health and safety policies.
-Correct use of any equipment provided to protect health and safety while at work.
Qualifications/Attributes:
-Must hold Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher, or at least 3 years of relevant work experience in lieu of the qualification.
-Must possess at least a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
-Have outstanding communication and leadership skills.
-Must have the willingness to collaborate with other colleagues.
-Must be obsessed with cooking, including unique and emerging trends.
-Must have organisational skills.
-Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 p.a. excluding superannuation.
