Placed.au is looking for a full-time Chef for our client in Ringwood, 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 present dishes to the highest standards.
· Assist in menu creation, development, and adaptation to meet seasonal and customer demands.
· Ensure consistency in food quality and presentation for all meals.
· Manage and oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
· Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment by following all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
· Monitor stock levels and place orders for ingredients and supplies as needed.
· Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, including apprentices and kitchen hands.
· Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate delivery of meals.
· Monitor portion sizes and waste to ensure cost control.
· Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and local health and safety regulations.
Qualifications/Attributes:
· Must hold a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher or at least 3 years of relevant work experience in lieu of the qualification
· Must possess at least a minimum of 2 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 good planning and organisational skills.
· Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 p.a. excluding superannuation.
Job description:
· Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the highest standards.
· Assist in menu creation, development, and adaptation to meet seasonal and customer demands.
· Ensure consistency in food quality and presentation for all meals.
· Manage and oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
· Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment by following all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
· Monitor stock levels and place orders for ingredients and supplies as needed.
· Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, including apprentices and kitchen hands.
· Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate delivery of meals.
· Monitor portion sizes and waste to ensure cost control.
· Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and local health and safety regulations.
Qualifications/Attributes:
· Must hold a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher or at least 3 years of relevant work experience in lieu of the qualification
· Must possess at least a minimum of 2 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 good planning and organisational skills.
· Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 p.a. excluding superannuation.
