Chef

Monkey King Trading Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Monkey King Thai Restaurant in Sydney, NSW seeks an experienced Full Time Chef to plan, organize and monitor all food preparation and cooking activities. Lead kitchen staff and ensure quality and consistency while helping develop menus and recipes.

Requirements include AQF Certificate IV in Kitchen Management and Diploma of Hospitality Management, or 3+ years of Thai cuisine experience. Location: Gladesville NSW. Salary: AU$79,500 per year plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Must be Australian permanent resident or citizen.
• AQF Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or Diploma of Hospitality Management; at least 3 years experience may substitute qualifications.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Thai cuisine and Thai ingredients preferred.
• Work location: Gladesville NSW.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, season, portion, plate, garnish and present food ready to serve.
• Check and maintain freshness and quality of food, ingredients and kitchen supplies.
• Coordinate kitchen activities of cooks and other food preparation workers.
• Supervise, provide training and monitor work of Cook and kitchen staff.
• Plan menus and develop recipes; cost menu items in consultation with Manager/Owner.
• Manage stock, inventory including placing order with supplies.
• Enforce compliance with health and safety guidelines within the kitchen area.
• Report and discuss food preparation/cooking/staff issues with Manager, if necessary.
• Assist with kitchen staff selection and recruitment process.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Thai cuisine knowledge

Education

AQF Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Diploma of Hospitality Management

Job description

Full Time Chef

Monkey King Thai Restaurant is looking for an experienced Chef to Plan, organize, coordinate and monitor the food preparation and cooking activity

Tasks, duties and responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, season, portion, plate, garnish and present food ready to serve
• Check and maintain freshness and quality of food, ingredients and kitchen supplies
• Coordinate kitchen activities of cooks and other food preparation workers
• Supervise, provide training and monitor work of Cook and kitchen staff
• Plan menus and develop recipes. Cost menu items in consultation with Manager/Owner
• Manage stock, inventory including placing order with supplies
• Enforce compliance with all health and safety guidelines within the kitchen area
• Report and discuss food preparation/cooking/staff issues with Manager, if necessary
• Assist with kitchen staff selection and recruitment process

Requirements and qualifications

• Must be Australian permanent resident or citizen
• AQF Certificate IV in Kitchen Management and Diploma of Hospitality Management. At least 3 years of relevant work experience may substitute formal qualification.
• Leadership and management skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant work experience in Thai cuisine as well as good knowledge and familiarity with Thai ingredients, herbs and spices are highly preferable.
• Work location: Gladesville NSW
• Base Salary: $79,500 /year plus Superannuation