About Us
5 Little Pigs is a vibrant and community-focused café located in the heart of Hawthorne, QLD (postcode: 4122). We pride ourselves on serving high-quality, locally sourced food and coffee in a welcoming atmosphere. Our passionate team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. Join us in fostering a warm and inviting environment where both staff and customers feel at home!
The role
The team at Kneading Ruby is seeking a chef who can ensure the efficient managing of the kitchen and food preparation team members whilst deciding what dishes to serve and adjusting orders to meet guests' requests.
Chefs will assist in prep-work but will also cook specialty dishes that require altering due to seasonal changes. In doing so, choosing the right ingredients, and designing a menu based on availability, popularity and demand will be essential to the role. All work will be conducted in a fully functioning, very clean and organised kitchen. Applicants must have the ability to work well under pressure and time constraints, with knowledge of different varieties of foods and ingredients, communication skills, and the ability to accept customer feedback to improve future experiences.
Duties
- Prepare customer orders according to their requirements;
- Abides by food safety protocols and makes sure that all kitchen staff members do the same;
- Employs appropriate caution in a dangerous situation where there are knives and high-temperature surfaces;
- Selects choice ingredients that will give dishes the best flavour;
- Develops meals dependent on seasonal changes and circumstances;
- Determines how much food to order and maintains an appropriate supply at the restaurant with regular stock takes being conducted;
- Remains updated on recent trends in cooking and the restaurant business to ensure that guests have a positive experience that is unique to the restaurant; · Works efficiently and effectively during busy periods, such as weekends and large functions;
- Occasionally takes on extra duties, such as cleaning, when the kitchen is short-staffed, or the restaurant is particularly busy;
- Takes direction and works with the restaurant's administrative tea
Qualifications and Requirements
- Relevant qualifications required however; 3 years of relevant experience may substitute for the qualification;
- Have at least 3 years of experience as a chef in a similar restaurant;
- Curating the menu and creating new dishes;
- Oversee pre-planning requirements of food and ordering required supply;
- Ensure quality dishes are prepared and presented;
- Manage kitchen including requirements for more staff and be responsible to train them;
- Have experience in upholding the proper health and safety requirements in the kitchen;
- Have experience in studying the current situation in the industry to ensure the business is working in accordance with the demands of the market.
- Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
Salary: $70,000-$75,000
5 Little Pigs is a vibrant and community-focused café located in the heart of Hawthorne, QLD (postcode: 4122). We pride ourselves on serving high-quality, locally sourced food and coffee in a welcoming atmosphere. Our passionate team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. Join us in fostering a warm and inviting environment where both staff and customers feel at home!
The role
The team at Kneading Ruby is seeking a chef who can ensure the efficient managing of the kitchen and food preparation team members whilst deciding what dishes to serve and adjusting orders to meet guests' requests.
Chefs will assist in prep-work but will also cook specialty dishes that require altering due to seasonal changes. In doing so, choosing the right ingredients, and designing a menu based on availability, popularity and demand will be essential to the role. All work will be conducted in a fully functioning, very clean and organised kitchen. Applicants must have the ability to work well under pressure and time constraints, with knowledge of different varieties of foods and ingredients, communication skills, and the ability to accept customer feedback to improve future experiences.
Duties
- Prepare customer orders according to their requirements;
- Abides by food safety protocols and makes sure that all kitchen staff members do the same;
- Employs appropriate caution in a dangerous situation where there are knives and high-temperature surfaces;
- Selects choice ingredients that will give dishes the best flavour;
- Develops meals dependent on seasonal changes and circumstances;
- Determines how much food to order and maintains an appropriate supply at the restaurant with regular stock takes being conducted;
- Remains updated on recent trends in cooking and the restaurant business to ensure that guests have a positive experience that is unique to the restaurant; · Works efficiently and effectively during busy periods, such as weekends and large functions;
- Occasionally takes on extra duties, such as cleaning, when the kitchen is short-staffed, or the restaurant is particularly busy;
- Takes direction and works with the restaurant's administrative tea
Qualifications and Requirements
- Relevant qualifications required however; 3 years of relevant experience may substitute for the qualification;
- Have at least 3 years of experience as a chef in a similar restaurant;
- Curating the menu and creating new dishes;
- Oversee pre-planning requirements of food and ordering required supply;
- Ensure quality dishes are prepared and presented;
- Manage kitchen including requirements for more staff and be responsible to train them;
- Have experience in upholding the proper health and safety requirements in the kitchen;
- Have experience in studying the current situation in the industry to ensure the business is working in accordance with the demands of the market.
- Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
Salary: $70,000-$75,000
