Chef

Precruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Precruitment in Canberra, ACT 2601 is seeking a full-time Chef to lead a kitchen team and craft seasonal menus. The role requires a relevant AQF Diploma (or equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant experience, with 3 years substituting for the qualification in some cases. The job emphasizes food safety and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, training staff, and collaborating with the restaurant's admin team to ensure smooth service and quality dishes.

Qualifications

• AQF Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience required; 3 years may substitute for formal qualification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees kitchen by managing the food prep team and service staff.
• Decides dishes to serve and adjusts orders to guest requests.
• Leads and coaches Sous Chef and kitchen staff for optimal performance.
• Trains other kitchen staff and apprentices.
• Plans menus and selects ingredients based on seasonal availability.
• Ensures food safety standards are followed.

Skills

Diploma or equivalent

Team leadership

Food safety

Education

AQF Diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

We have a full time position available for a Chef in Canberra, ACT 2601.

SKILLS

The role requires you to hold at least a relevant AQF (or equivalent) Diploma and 1 year of relevant work experience. At lest three years of relevant work experience may substitute for the formal qualification listed above.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chef oversees a restaurant's kitchen by managing other members of the food preparation team, deciding what dishes to serve, and adjusting orders to meet guests' requests. May assist in prep work, such as chopping vegetables, but more often will be involved in cooking specialty dishes. Chooses ingredients and designs a menu based on the seasonal availability of food items. Creates unique dishes that inspire guests to return again and again to see what is new in the restaurant.

DUTIES

• Knows proper handling of food, equipment, and utensils.
• Supervises and participates in the meal service.
• Cooks guests' orders according to their preferences.
• Employs food safety best practices and ensures all kitchen staff follow these standards.
• Checks all food items before being served to the guests.
• Acts with appropriate caution in a dangerous environment where there are knives and high-temperature surfaces.
• Selects choice ingredients that will give dishes the best flavour.
• Plans menus and experiments to develop new specialties that attract diners.
• Leads the kitchen by coaching the Sous Chef and other team members for optimal performance.
• Trains other kitchen staff and apprentices.
• Determines how much food to order and maintains an appropriate supply.
• Keeps up with trends in cooking and the restaurant business to ensure guests have a positive experience.
• Works quickly and accurately during busy periods, such as weekends and evenings.
• Occasionally takes on extra duties, such as cleaning, when the kitchen is short staffed or the restaurant is particularly busy.
• Takes direction and collaborates with the restaurant's administrative team.
• Sets up, cleans and organizes workstations.
• Prepares ingredients for the shift, such as washing vegetables, chopping, and seasoning meat.
• Prepares ovens, utensils, and grills for shifts.
• Takes orders from wait staff or computerized systems.
• Cooks orders according to food health and safety standards.
• Recommends ideas for specials or seasonal dishes.
• Handles multiple food orders at one time.

ADDITONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Knowledge of food-related curriculum and training techniques
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work as part of a team and on individual tasks
• Understanding of raw materials, quality control and relevant skills for the effective creation and distribution of food products
• Knowledge of food preparation regulations and standards
• Strong communication and organisational skills

SALARY

An annual salary of $75,000 - $85,000 based on experience.