Chef

Skilled Jobs Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Jobs Australia seeks chefs for a well-established hotel chain in metropolitan Melbourne. The role is permanent, full-time, and based in Fitzroy, VIC, with duties spanning from cooking to staff training.

Candidate should have AQF Diploma in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or equivalent and 2+ years in a similar role, or 3+ years in a similar role. Weekend work and rostered shifts are required.

Qualifications

• AQF Diploma in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience, or a minimum of 3 years in a similar role.
• Superior work ethic
• Ability to work under pressure
• Be a team player
• Enthusiastic 'can do' approach
• A friendly and approachable personality is a must

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes as per standards.
• Create menus with flair considering stock, season and patron preferences.
• Deliver dishes to meet patron expectations and satisfaction.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders to manage costs.
• Monitor food preservation and rotation to minimize wastage.
• Assist and train kitchen staff on dish prep and ingredients and aid in staff selection.

Skills

Team player

Can-do attitude

Work under pressure

Education

AQF Diploma in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)

Job description

Fitzroy, VIC

Our client is a well established hotel chain and is is looking for a number of Chefs to join their vibrant restaurant in metropolitan Melbourne.

The Role

We are urgently looking to immediately fill these permanent full-time positions.

The duties you will be expected to complete in this position include but are not limited to:

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes as per our standards
• Creating menus with flair and innovation having regard to our stock, season and patron preferences
• Ensure patron satisfaction & experience by delivering dishes to expectation
• Monitoring stock level and ordering accordingly to ensure cost-effectiveness
• Monitoring food preservation and rotation to ensure minimal wastage
• Assisting and training kitchen staff in understanding dish preparation and ingredients
• Aiding in the selection and training of kitchen staff.
• Managing kitchen staff
• Ensuring health regulations are met at all times by all kitchen and waiting staff.

To be considered for this role you must possess the following attributes:

• AQF Diploma in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, or a minimum of 3 years in a similar role
• Superior work ethic
• Ability to work under pressure
• Be a team player
• Enthusiastic "can do" approach
• A friendly and approachable personality Is a must

ABOUT YOU:

• Relevant qualifications in Commercial Cookery
• Relevant experience in a premium restaurant/banquet kitchen
• Enthusiasm and creative approach to providing high-quality cuisine
• Demonstrated understanding of Australian food safety and HACCP
• Availability to work weekends and public holidays as required within a rotating roster
• Well presented, punctual and reliable
• Ability to keep your section clean and organized with a good understanding of work flow and structure
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure

A passion for quality food and produce you will be provided with a salary range of $77,000- $87,000 pa + Superannuation depending on experience.