The Client
Best Western Chaffey Motor Inn & Restaurant located in Mildura is a reputable and established hospitality venue. Their in house restaurant called Chaffey restaurant is a popular restaurant which specialises in modern Australia cuisine.
They are currently looking for an experienced Chef to join their team.
The Role
This is a full time role with an annual salary of $80,000 plus superannuation.
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Duties will include:
Plan, direct, and supervise the food preparation and cooking activities
Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays
Determine production schedules & staff requirements necessary to ensure delivery of services
Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients
Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing & presentation of food
Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour, and overhead costs
Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
Meet with sales representatives in order to negotiate prices and order supplies
Prepared and cook food of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers
Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
Check the quantity and quality of received products
Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
Record production and operational data on specified forms
Requirements
Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality and tourism
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen
At least 2 years of menu planning experience
At least 2 years’ experience cooking over grill
Must have at least 2 years’ experience with menu planning and recipe costing
Experience and knowledge in modern Australian cuisine is essential
Passion for great food and presentation
Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety
Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team
Experience in training kitchen staff
Ability to work well under pressure
Goods ordering and menu costing
Stock control and wastage minimization
Best Western Chaffey Motor Inn & Restaurant located in Mildura is a reputable and established hospitality venue. Their in house restaurant called Chaffey restaurant is a popular restaurant which specialises in modern Australia cuisine.
They are currently looking for an experienced Chef to join their team.
The Role
This is a full time role with an annual salary of $80,000 plus superannuation.
?
Duties will include:
Plan, direct, and supervise the food preparation and cooking activities
Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays
Determine production schedules & staff requirements necessary to ensure delivery of services
Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients
Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing & presentation of food
Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour, and overhead costs
Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
Meet with sales representatives in order to negotiate prices and order supplies
Prepared and cook food of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers
Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
Check the quantity and quality of received products
Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
Record production and operational data on specified forms
Requirements
Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality and tourism
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen
At least 2 years of menu planning experience
At least 2 years’ experience cooking over grill
Must have at least 2 years’ experience with menu planning and recipe costing
Experience and knowledge in modern Australian cuisine is essential
Passion for great food and presentation
Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety
Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team
Experience in training kitchen staff
Ability to work well under pressure
Goods ordering and menu costing
Stock control and wastage minimization
