Chef

Excel Consulting Services; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Martini & Co. Plenty Valley Pty Ltd. operates a large-scale restaurant in Plenty Valley, renowned for contemporary Australian and international dishes. They seek a skilled, experienced chef passionate about quality cooking to join the team.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with weekend and public holiday work. Key duties include preparing core dishes, developing recipes, supervising staff, and maintaining high kitchen hygiene and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications with 3 years of professional experience.
• A Certificate IV or higher qualification.
• Ability to focus and manage the team effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• Full working rights within Australia are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all dishes listed on the menu.
• Develop new recipes and assist in defining menu items.
• Stay current with customer preferences and deliver dishes that meet their taste requirements.
• Follow cooking instructions and recipes for all signature dishes, maintaining high standards.
• Prepare and set up all ingredients and materials needed for cooking.
• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure operational standards are maintained.
• Provide training to kitchen staff as needed.
• Manage and schedule all kitchen staff.
• Effectively manage kitchen operations through the docket system.
• Maintain a sanitized and organized workstation, ensuring high levels of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

Skills

Team management

Focus under pressure

Work rights Australia

Education

Certificate IV or higher

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Hiring! One of our Clients, Martini & Co. Plenty Valley Pty Ltd. runs a highly successful and large-scale restaurant in Plenty Valley.

They are known for offering their diners a vast array of contemporary menu options, bursting with Australian and International influence. They provide exquisite experience to their customers and extremely delicious and special dishes. Our client is looking for a skilled and experienced chef to join the team.

The applicant will be passionate about preparing and cooking best quality dishes.

• Position: Chef
• Salary: $80,000 plus Superannuation
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, must be available to work on weekends and public holidays.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare all dishes listed on the menu.
• Develop new recipes and assist in defining menu items.
• Stay current with customer preferences and deliver dishes that meet their taste requirements.
• Follow cooking instructions and recipes for all signature dishes, maintaining high standards.
• Prepare and set up all ingredients and materials needed for cooking.
• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure operational standards are maintained.
• Provide training to kitchen staff as needed.
• Manage and schedule all kitchen staff.
• Effectively manage kitchen operations through the docket system.
• Maintain a sanitized and organized workstation, ensuring high levels of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Relevant qualifications with 3 years of professional experience.
• A Certificate IV or higher qualification.
• Ability to focus and manage the team effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• Full working rights within Australia are mandatory.