Chef

Macelleria Newtown; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Macelleria Newtown in Newtown, NSW is seeking a qualified Chef to join its in-house kitchen team. The role covers planning menus, preparing foods per the menu, and managing daily production while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

The candidate should hold a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher, have at least 2 years of experience, and be able to lead staff, work under pressure, and organise production schedules.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher is required.
• 2+ years of experience in commercial cookery.
• Knowledge of Food Handling and Food Safety procedures.
• Able to lead kitchen staff and work under pressure.
• Sound knowledge on steaks and ability to organise production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various food items as per the menu and plan daily production list.
• Plan menus and estimate food cost; order supplies and check stock.
• Guide and direct kitchen staff; ensure recipes and portions meet quality standards.
• Maintain sanitation of all stations and storage areas; ensure all stations are stocked.
• Train staff and organize kitchen meetings to discuss issues and solutions.

Skills

Cooking passion

Leadership

Team player

Schedule planning

Food handling

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher

Job description

Macelleria Newtown, 73-75 Enmore Road Newtown is looking for a qualified Chef. The normal working hours are 38hr/week.

Requirements

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or higher
• Have a passion for cooking,
• Be able to organise production schedules
• Have knowledge of Food Handling and Food Safety procedures
• Have a reliable form of transportation
• Able to Work well under pressure
• Able to demonstrate strong leadership skill and be a team player
• Need to have sound knowledge on steaks
• 2 years or plus of experience in commercial cookery
• Must have valid visa to work in Australia

Tasks

• Preparing various food items as per the menu
• Prepare daily production list
• Planning menus,
• Estimating food cost, ordering food supplies, receiving and checking stock to ensure suitable for use.
• Guiding and giving direction to other kitchen staff
• Ensure all recipes, food preparations and presentations meet the business specification and commitment to quality.
• Ensure that all station remain stocked before and during the working period.
• verify other staff follow all recipes and portion servings correctly
• Ensuring proper sanitization of working stations, storage area and entire kitchen area.
• Places food and supplies orders as directed.
• Train kitchen staff and junior staff.
• Organize kitchen meeting to discuss various problem and provide solutions
• Managing staff level in the kitchen area

Pay: $79,423.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person