Target Business Services
Location: 2 Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree VIC 3350
Salary: $74,000 plus 11.5%superannuation
Our client, Racers Bar and Cafe in Lake Wendouree is looking to fill a full time position for enthusiastic, creative and experienced Chef to work in a busy café. The Racers Bar and Cafe are a highly regarded venue for its Australian food and welcoming hospitality in a vibrant atmosphere.
The employer is looking for an experienced Chef with the passion and ability to drive the kitchen, create amazing food offerings and lead the team. The Chef will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the customer’s satisfaction.
The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day culinary operations, including innovative menu offerings, food safety and hygiene compliance to ensure consistent and quality standards are achieved.
To be successful in this position, you will need to have relevant 2 years’ work experience and trade qualifications, you must have a genuine interest in the hospitality industry. The successful applicant must comply with all WHS, Food Safety and HACCP requirements.
Qualifications and experience
• be qualified in hospitality with AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) with at least 2 years full-time experience as a Chef
In this role your main responsibilities include:
• Overall management of kitchen production to achieve consistency and deliver exceptional products and service
• Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
• Preparing and cooking food
• Maintaining high level kitchen standards and quality
• Assisting in the efficient running of kitchen operations
• Delivering outstanding food in taste and presentation
• Discussing food preparation issues with manager/ owner and kitchen staff
• Ensuring all kitchen staff understood expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily kitchen work
• Maintain cleaning schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas
• Ensure meals are produced on time, and sufficient quantities are available, as well as ensuring appealing plate presentation
• Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
• Ensuring all food operations are compliant with relevant regulations
• Participating in the cost controlling and waste management of food
• Maintaining updated knowledge of local competition and cafe industry trends
Skills
The successful candidate will have a passion for the hospitality industry and be career focused. The key skills will include:
• a demonstrated track record in creating innovative menus at the highest level
• exceptional shift management capabilities
• high standard of personal grooming and presentation
• sound knowledge of kitchen management including menu planning and costing
• good working knowledge of WHS standards
• highly organized with the ability to supervise and support the team in kitchen operations
You will be joining a high performing workplace that believes in developing new talent and empowering people to drive their own results.
To apply for this position, email your resume to [email protected]
Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted and your application will be treated as strictly confidential.
Location: 2 Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree VIC 3350
Salary: $74,000 plus 11.5%superannuation
Our client, Racers Bar and Cafe in Lake Wendouree is looking to fill a full time position for enthusiastic, creative and experienced Chef to work in a busy café. The Racers Bar and Cafe are a highly regarded venue for its Australian food and welcoming hospitality in a vibrant atmosphere.
The employer is looking for an experienced Chef with the passion and ability to drive the kitchen, create amazing food offerings and lead the team. The Chef will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the customer’s satisfaction.
The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day culinary operations, including innovative menu offerings, food safety and hygiene compliance to ensure consistent and quality standards are achieved.
To be successful in this position, you will need to have relevant 2 years’ work experience and trade qualifications, you must have a genuine interest in the hospitality industry. The successful applicant must comply with all WHS, Food Safety and HACCP requirements.
Qualifications and experience
• be qualified in hospitality with AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) with at least 2 years full-time experience as a Chef
In this role your main responsibilities include:
• Overall management of kitchen production to achieve consistency and deliver exceptional products and service
• Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
• Preparing and cooking food
• Maintaining high level kitchen standards and quality
• Assisting in the efficient running of kitchen operations
• Delivering outstanding food in taste and presentation
• Discussing food preparation issues with manager/ owner and kitchen staff
• Ensuring all kitchen staff understood expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily kitchen work
• Maintain cleaning schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas
• Ensure meals are produced on time, and sufficient quantities are available, as well as ensuring appealing plate presentation
• Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
• Ensuring all food operations are compliant with relevant regulations
• Participating in the cost controlling and waste management of food
• Maintaining updated knowledge of local competition and cafe industry trends
Skills
The successful candidate will have a passion for the hospitality industry and be career focused. The key skills will include:
• a demonstrated track record in creating innovative menus at the highest level
• exceptional shift management capabilities
• high standard of personal grooming and presentation
• sound knowledge of kitchen management including menu planning and costing
• good working knowledge of WHS standards
• highly organized with the ability to supervise and support the team in kitchen operations
You will be joining a high performing workplace that believes in developing new talent and empowering people to drive their own results.
To apply for this position, email your resume to [email protected]
Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted and your application will be treated as strictly confidential.