Primary Purpose:
This role is directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, cost and labour control, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; lead, manage and training kitchen team in methods of cooking, preparation and plate presentation.
Position Specifications:
Duties include being primarily responsible for and overseeing all aspects of the kitchen, including (but not limited to):
• Work alongside, guide and supervise all kitchen team members of a lower level
• Able to perform & delegate all key duties of other positions within the kitchen team
• On call for any emergencies and any unexpected store or staffing requirements
• Control kitchen expenditures (i.e. COG’s) through the development and the use of par levels for ordering/receiving and storage procedures
• Control kitchen COE through the development of people, efficient practices and management
• Maintain stock control through ordering, recording & monitoring wastage and accurate monthly stock takes
• Assist with the recruitment, selection and induction of efficient and friendly staff
• Training and ongoing development of kitchen team members
• Enforce daily and weekly systems and procedures to ensure a high level of presentation, hygiene, service, product quality and security
• Assisting the store leader to effectively discipline and praise staff as required
• Perform administrative duties in conjunction with the Store Leader (i.e. collecting invoices, recording food safety requirements)
• Ensure all menu items are available throughout the entire trading day, including through cooking
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen is in alignment with Food Safety requirements and hygiene practices
Experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a casual dining environment or café
Qualifications
• Certificate III Commercial Cookery or equivalent - essential
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate - essential
• Certificate IV Commercial Cookery or equivalent - preferred
• Current First Aid Certificate(maintained by employee) - essential
• Completed Good Food Gold Academy (mandatory within 6 weeks of start date)
Knowledge
• Demonstrated knowledge of The Coffee Club policies and procedures as outlined in The Coffee Club Team Handbook and manuals
• Detailed and up to date knowledge of preparation and presentation of all meal items in accordance with the Good Food Manual
• Detailed knowledge of all kitchen operations
• Detailed knowledge of The Coffee Club mission statement and core values
• Knowledge of food safety, workplace health & safety regulations and relevant industrial relation regulations
Skills
• Ability to establish clear lines of communication with team members, Store Leader, Shift Leader/s, Franchisee/s, corporate office and suppliers
• Effective leadership and management skills
• Ability to train, guide, work hands on and alongside staff as required to ensure we provide Good Food at all times regardless of who is working in the kitchen
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow staff and management
• Ability to assist in promoting sales by creating innovative and well-presented daily and weekly chef’s choice of meals (CBR only)
• Ability to work unsupervised
Attitude and Expectation
• Pro-active, positive, enthusiastic, energetic, responsible and friendly
• Can do attitude
• Happily, and diligently adheres to The Coffee Club dress code at all times
• Provide positive, constructive feedback for team members, Store Leader and Franchisee/s
• Actively demonstrate, promote and practice ‘The Coffee Club mission and core values’ through interactions with team members and customers
• Focused on success whilst ensure ethical standards are adhered to
• Focused on ensuring open communication and good working relationships with all staff
• Commitment to continuous learning and personal development
Key Performance Indicators
• Adhering to all of The Coffee Club standards, procedures and policies
• Demonstrates and practices personal presentation which is professional and adheres to The Coffee Club dress code
• Maintains effective communication with Franchisee/s, staff, suppliers and The Coffee Club Corporate Office
• Demonstrated commitment to provide Good Food, Great Service and Excellent Coffee. Experience managing customer data and CRM platforms and programs
Salary - $74,000 - $80,000 plus super
Only eligible and shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
This role is directly responsible for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, cost and labour control, preparation and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; lead, manage and training kitchen team in methods of cooking, preparation and plate presentation.
Position Specifications:
Duties include being primarily responsible for and overseeing all aspects of the kitchen, including (but not limited to):
• Work alongside, guide and supervise all kitchen team members of a lower level
• Able to perform & delegate all key duties of other positions within the kitchen team
• On call for any emergencies and any unexpected store or staffing requirements
• Control kitchen expenditures (i.e. COG’s) through the development and the use of par levels for ordering/receiving and storage procedures
• Control kitchen COE through the development of people, efficient practices and management
• Maintain stock control through ordering, recording & monitoring wastage and accurate monthly stock takes
• Assist with the recruitment, selection and induction of efficient and friendly staff
• Training and ongoing development of kitchen team members
• Enforce daily and weekly systems and procedures to ensure a high level of presentation, hygiene, service, product quality and security
• Assisting the store leader to effectively discipline and praise staff as required
• Perform administrative duties in conjunction with the Store Leader (i.e. collecting invoices, recording food safety requirements)
• Ensure all menu items are available throughout the entire trading day, including through cooking
• Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen is in alignment with Food Safety requirements and hygiene practices
Experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a casual dining environment or café
Qualifications
• Certificate III Commercial Cookery or equivalent - essential
• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate - essential
• Certificate IV Commercial Cookery or equivalent - preferred
• Current First Aid Certificate(maintained by employee) - essential
• Completed Good Food Gold Academy (mandatory within 6 weeks of start date)
Knowledge
• Demonstrated knowledge of The Coffee Club policies and procedures as outlined in The Coffee Club Team Handbook and manuals
• Detailed and up to date knowledge of preparation and presentation of all meal items in accordance with the Good Food Manual
• Detailed knowledge of all kitchen operations
• Detailed knowledge of The Coffee Club mission statement and core values
• Knowledge of food safety, workplace health & safety regulations and relevant industrial relation regulations
Skills
• Ability to establish clear lines of communication with team members, Store Leader, Shift Leader/s, Franchisee/s, corporate office and suppliers
• Effective leadership and management skills
• Ability to train, guide, work hands on and alongside staff as required to ensure we provide Good Food at all times regardless of who is working in the kitchen
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow staff and management
• Ability to assist in promoting sales by creating innovative and well-presented daily and weekly chef’s choice of meals (CBR only)
• Ability to work unsupervised
Attitude and Expectation
• Pro-active, positive, enthusiastic, energetic, responsible and friendly
• Can do attitude
• Happily, and diligently adheres to The Coffee Club dress code at all times
• Provide positive, constructive feedback for team members, Store Leader and Franchisee/s
• Actively demonstrate, promote and practice ‘The Coffee Club mission and core values’ through interactions with team members and customers
• Focused on success whilst ensure ethical standards are adhered to
• Focused on ensuring open communication and good working relationships with all staff
• Commitment to continuous learning and personal development
Key Performance Indicators
• Adhering to all of The Coffee Club standards, procedures and policies
• Demonstrates and practices personal presentation which is professional and adheres to The Coffee Club dress code
• Maintains effective communication with Franchisee/s, staff, suppliers and The Coffee Club Corporate Office
• Demonstrated commitment to provide Good Food, Great Service and Excellent Coffee. Experience managing customer data and CRM platforms and programs
Salary - $74,000 - $80,000 plus super
Only eligible and shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
