Chef

The Lion Richlands; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PRIDE Incentive Program

Career progression

Extensive training

Secure employment

Management support

Free meals on shift

Free soft drinks

Free parking

Dining discount

Job summary

The Lion Richlands is seeking an experienced cook to join our fast-paced kitchen, delivering high-quality meals with meticulous attention to detail. You will work with the kitchen team to prepare and present dishes, while upholding hygiene standards and timely service.

Successful applicants will have at least 2 years in a similar role, hold a Certificate III commercial cookery or equivalent, and demonstrate leadership capabilities to guide junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Certificate III Commercial Cookery or equivalent.
• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the quality of all meals and food items from the preparation to the presentation stages.
• Ability to demonstrate proper techniques and provide guidance to others with preparing, cooking, freezing and preserving foods.
• Maintaining open lines of communication with Management, kitchen and wait staff for all food preparation, dietary, and specific requests.
• Working with the kitchen team to ensure that all hygiene regulations are adhered to and maintained.
• Preparing and cooking food

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Reliability

Kitchen leadership

Fast-paced environment

Education

Certificate III Commercial Cookery

Job description

Do you have a passion for food and the ability to deliver outstanding dishes with high-level attention to detail? Are you experienced working in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that high standards of quality are met with all menu items? Are you looking for a job that constantly recognizes and rewards all your hard work?Well, we want YOU!

Scope

We offer:

• PRIDE Incentive Program
• Opportunity to progress in your career
• Extensive training
• Secure, ongoing employment
• A dedicated and professional management team to support you
• Free meals when on shift
• Free soft drink on shift
• Free onsite parking
• 35% discount on your bill when you dine with us on your days off

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring the quality of all meals and food items from the preparation to the presentation stages.
• Ability to demonstrate proper techniques and provide guidance to others with preparing, cooking, freezing and preserving foods.
• Maintaining open lines of communication with Management, kitchen and wait staff for all food preparation, dietary, and specific requests.
• Working with the kitchen team to ensure that all hygiene regulations are adhered to and maintained.
• Preparing and cooking food

Knowledge required:

• Strong communication and time management skills
• A high level of attention to detail
• Reliable, Presentable, and Punctual
• Capability to perform in a fast-paced Kitchen
• A passion for food and the ability to deliver outstanding dishes
• Proven experience in a fast-paced Kitchen environment

Qualification and experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Certificate III commercial cookery or equivalent.
• Experience in leading a kitchen team.

The Lion Richlands would like to thank all candidates for their interest in the role; however, only candidates successful in progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process will be notified.