Chef

Ytrw Pty Ltd As The Trustee For Rennie Wong Trust (T/A: Dynasty Chinese Restaurant); Launceston; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynasty Chinese Restaurant in Launceston, Tasmania, is seeking a Chef to work under the Head Chef, planning menus, preparing dishes and managing daily kitchen operations. The role requires Asian cooking skills and Western cooking to cater to local customers; you will ensure quality, hygiene and cost control, and collaborate with kitchen and service staff.

Applicants must have a Diploma in Commercial Cookery or related qualification and at least two years of full-time kitchen experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Commercial Cookery or equivalent required.
• At least two years' full-time kitchen experience.
• Experience in both Asian and Western cuisines.
• Ability to plan menus with cost considerations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with menu planning and cost control.
• Prepare and cook dishes across Asian and Western menus.
• Uphold high standards of quality, presentation and food safety.
• Coach kitchen staff and maintain hygiene and storage practices.

Skills

Food prep

Cooking (Asian/Western)

Presentation

Communication

Hygiene

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Commercial Cookery

Kitchen Management

Job description

CHEF

Company Name: YTRW Pty Ltd as The Trustee for Rennie Wong Trust (T/A: Dynasty Chinese Restaurant)

ABN: **************

Work Type: Full Time, 38 hours per week.

Salary: $80,028 + superannuation

Location: 95-97 Canning Street, Launceston, TAS, 7250

About the Business

Dynasty Chinese Restaurant is a full-service dine-in restaurant located beside Brickfield Park in Launceston, Tasmania. It offers Asian cuisine, with a focus on Cantonese and regional Chinese dishes prepared using traditional cooking methods and fresh Tasmanian produce. The restaurant provides a contemporary dining environment, an evolving menu and attentive table service.

About the Position

The Chef will work under the direction of the Head Chef and assist with menu planning, food preparation and cooking for the restaurant’s full-service dine-in operations. As Dynasty Chinese Restaurant is located in regional Tasmania and primarily serves the local community, the role requires Asian cooking skills to prepare the restaurant’s core menu, as well as Western cooking skills to cater to the varied tastes of local customers.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Menu Planning and Cost Control

• Assist the Head Chef with planning and refining menus, taking customer feedback, ingredient availability and fresh Tasmanian produce into account.
• Assist with estimating food and labour costs, monitoring stock and ordering food supplies.

Food Preparation and Quality

• Prepare and cook dishes on the restaurant’s menu, applying relevant skills and techniques gained across Asian and Western cooking.
• Monitor food quality at each stage of preparation, cooking and presentation, and ensure dishes meet the restaurant’s standards.
• Discuss food preparation and presentation issues with the Head Chef, management, kitchen staff and service staff.

Cooking Techniques

• Demonstrate cooking techniques and advise kitchen staff on food preparation and cooking procedures.
• Apply appropriate techniques to maintain consistency in flavour, quality and presentation.

Hygiene and Food Safety

• Explain and enforce hygiene and food safety requirements in the kitchen.
• Ensure ingredients and prepared foods are handled, labelled and stored safely.

Kitchen Team and Food Preservation

• Assist the Head Chef with selecting and training kitchen staff, as required.
• Freeze or preserve food where appropriate to maintain quality and minimise waste.

Qualifications, education, experience and abilities required:

Qualifications, education requirements

• A Diploma or other relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management or a related field.

Experience requirements

• At least two years of full-time experience in a professional kitchen.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and cooking both Asian cuisine and Western dishes.

Essential Skills

• Strong food preparation, cooking and presentation skills across Asian and Western cuisines.
• Knowledge of relevant ingredients, cooking techniques and flavour profiles.
• Ability to prepare and cook dishes using a range of fresh ingredients.
• Knowledge of kitchen procedures, food handling and safe storage practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Head Chef and other kitchen and service staff.
• Clear communication skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Good time-management and organisational skills, including the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.

Hours:

The employee’s ordinary hours of work are 38 hours per week, in accordance with the roster.

Note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.