Placed.au is looking for a full-time Chef for our client in Caulfield, 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.
• Check the quantity and quality of received products to ensure items are as ordered and standards are met.
• Train staff as necessary utilising both on the job training techniques and when required send staff on approved external relevant training.
• 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 at least 3 years of relevant work experience in lieu of the qualification.
• Must possess at least a minimum of 3 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.
• Check the quantity and quality of received products to ensure items are as ordered and standards are met.
• Train staff as necessary utilising both on the job training techniques and when required send staff on approved external relevant training.
• 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 at least 3 years of relevant work experience in lieu of the qualification.
• Must possess at least a minimum of 3 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.
