Chef (Camperdown)

Commercial Hotel are on the hunt for a Chef to join their fast paced kitchen located in Camperdown. THE BENEFITS:
- We understand that everyone needs a healthy work/life balance and will strive to ensure that this balance is met.
- HUGE opportunities are available for those looking to advance in the future!
- Enjoy a great work culture, surrounded by a pragmatic, experienced, and down-to-earth team.
- A generous salary to reflect your experience for full-time positions, or get paid ABOVE award rates for casual positions!! Chef job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the Head Chef to coordinate, direct and control as well as produce quality food for all outlets to the standards.
- Operate within the guidelines set by the state for food handling.
- Discuss food preparation issues with the team
- Deputize for the Head Chef in their absence, maintaining standards and productivity, liaise with the floor supervisors to ensure smooth and prompt service.
- Ensure consistency and highest quality in the taste, presentation and appropriate food temperature for food served in all kitchens.
- Ensure the quality and cleanliness of all food displays.
- Check stores and refrigerators and be responsible for the proper storing and recycling of leftovers.
- Food cost in line with budget
- Assist in the creation of new menu items.
- Develop standard recipes and costing.
- Order kitchen supplies as required.
- Keep a close control of food wastage and spoilage, maintain a close eye on portion size and assist with food cost control.
- Food supplied is of quality standard.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines set by Council and venue standards.
- Maintain cleaning schedules.
- Ensure the establishment meets health and safety compliance regulations. The successful candidate will be able to display:
- Experience working in a large pub/bistro style kitchen
- Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and motivated work ethic
- Ability to understand and comply with internal food policies and procedures and consistently meet expected food quality standards
- Understanding of best practice in food and handling requirements
- Necessary certificates and qualifications
- Cert IV in Commercial Cookery or higher­­ Job Type: Full time Pay: $70,000.00 – $77,750.00 per year Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3pyy9p