The Client
Benzina Cantina is a popular modern Mexican restaurant in Preston, Victoria. They are now looking for a Chef to join their kitchen team.
The Role
You will have the opportunity to work at an established business which will develop you professionally and to allow you to hone your skills and techniques even further. You will also have opportunities to progress in the business and play an important role in the continued success of the restaurant.
This is a full time role with an annual salary set at $73,500 plus superannuation.
Responsibilities
Costing menu items including costing of food and labour costs
Plan, collect, estimate food and commodities for menus
Skills in a wide range of cookery methods to produce a range of menu items
Plan and sequence the timing of food and preparation of tasks
Evaluate food products to ensure quality standards are consistently attained
Being responsible for examining, tasting and improving all food prepared to ensure quality
Following guidelines and regulating quantities of all herbs and spices and cooking times to ensure consistency in all Authentic recipes
Considering instructions related to preparing orders to meet special dietary requirements
Work to resolving kitchen related issues, listen to feedbacks and seek solutions in conjunction with fellow staff
Help enforcing general cleanliness and maintenance of the Kitchen area.
Working closely with the kitchen staff, the head chef and the restaurant attendants in crafting newer, unique food items and finalising its parameters
Whilst cooking, ensure proper and adequate seasoning of all food that is served in the restaurant.
Knowledge of supplies, equipment and services, ordering and inventory control.
May select and train kitchen staff.
Leading the kitchen team
Advise and demonstrate on portioning of ingredients and food, placing it on plates, dressing and garnishes
Ensure all inventory and the general keeping of the Cold Room and also advise accordingly on storing food in temperature-controlled facilities
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you must have:
Relevant Certificate 3 or 4 qualifications in commercial cookery
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Chef
Must have at least 2 years of experience in cooking over grill
At least 2 years of menu planning experience
Must know how to create new recipes and design menu according to budget
Knowledge and experience in modern Mexican cuisine is essential
Must know how to work with dietary requirements such as vegan, and gluten free food preparation techniques
Must be able to work with variety of proteins including beef, pork, seafood
Experience in adherence to recipe & portion control, as well as ordering and stock control
Ability to follow instruction & take direction
Excellent time management and attention to detail
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Be available to work on weekends to deal with many customers
Benzina Cantina is a popular modern Mexican restaurant in Preston, Victoria. They are now looking for a Chef to join their kitchen team.
The Role
You will have the opportunity to work at an established business which will develop you professionally and to allow you to hone your skills and techniques even further. You will also have opportunities to progress in the business and play an important role in the continued success of the restaurant.
This is a full time role with an annual salary set at $73,500 plus superannuation.
Responsibilities
Costing menu items including costing of food and labour costs
Plan, collect, estimate food and commodities for menus
Skills in a wide range of cookery methods to produce a range of menu items
Plan and sequence the timing of food and preparation of tasks
Evaluate food products to ensure quality standards are consistently attained
Being responsible for examining, tasting and improving all food prepared to ensure quality
Following guidelines and regulating quantities of all herbs and spices and cooking times to ensure consistency in all Authentic recipes
Considering instructions related to preparing orders to meet special dietary requirements
Work to resolving kitchen related issues, listen to feedbacks and seek solutions in conjunction with fellow staff
Help enforcing general cleanliness and maintenance of the Kitchen area.
Working closely with the kitchen staff, the head chef and the restaurant attendants in crafting newer, unique food items and finalising its parameters
Whilst cooking, ensure proper and adequate seasoning of all food that is served in the restaurant.
Knowledge of supplies, equipment and services, ordering and inventory control.
May select and train kitchen staff.
Leading the kitchen team
Advise and demonstrate on portioning of ingredients and food, placing it on plates, dressing and garnishes
Ensure all inventory and the general keeping of the Cold Room and also advise accordingly on storing food in temperature-controlled facilities
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you must have:
Relevant Certificate 3 or 4 qualifications in commercial cookery
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Chef
Must have at least 2 years of experience in cooking over grill
At least 2 years of menu planning experience
Must know how to create new recipes and design menu according to budget
Knowledge and experience in modern Mexican cuisine is essential
Must know how to work with dietary requirements such as vegan, and gluten free food preparation techniques
Must be able to work with variety of proteins including beef, pork, seafood
Experience in adherence to recipe & portion control, as well as ordering and stock control
Ability to follow instruction & take direction
Excellent time management and attention to detail
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Be available to work on weekends to deal with many customers
