Chef (Moonee Ponds)

CHEF FULL TIME POSITION Position Summary Responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen, and provide qualified leadership and direction to kitchen personal. Ensure that all recipes, food preparations and presentation meet restaurant's specifications and commitment to quality. Maintain and safe, orderly and sanitaized kitchen. Demonstrate this by example, using proper food-handling techniques. Position Requirements: -Good planning and organisation -Good italian cuisine knowledge -Ability to work in a team co-operatively -Keen sense of taste and smell -Initiative -Ability to remain calm and focussed in busy circumstances -Fresh pasta maker essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Preparing daily production list 2. Ensuring that all station remain stocked before and during the meal period 3. Assist with the menu and creation of different specials 4. Verifying that kitchen staff follow all recipes and portion servings correctly 5. Keeping kitchen, dish and storage areas clean and organised 6. Cook and prepare food in accordance with customer requirements, taking into account any dietary and cultural requirements 7. Placing food and supply orders 8. Receiving products by verifying invoices and freshness of merchandise 9. Setting excellent customer service and work examples 10. Actively participating as a member of the management team 11. Managing staffing levels throughout shift 12. Overseeing kitchen labour and food costs to budgetary requirements 13. Performing additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested 14. Monitoring and controlling wastage, portion control on day-by-day basis Workplace Act Health and Safety All employees have an obligation to comply with the business workplace health and safety policies, procedures and instructions to ensure a safe workplace Equal Opportunity All employees are required to be aware of and demonstrate a commitment in the principles of equal employment opportunity. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3pturs