Chef

Beach Bums Cafe; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Beach Bums Cafe in Tasmania is seeking a skilled Cook to join a busy kitchen team. This role focuses on preparing meals to high standards, following recipes, managing portion control, and upholding food safety practices in a fast-paced environment.

You will execute a variety of cooking techniques, assist in menu development, supervise prep, ensure FIFO, and support events catering as needed. A positive attitude and reliability are essential for smooth service and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
• Experience catering for special events and functions.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Cook food in accordance with temperatures and techniques for different equipment.
• Prepare spices and ingredients; use frying, grilling, steaming, stir-frying and boiling as required.
• Inspect deliveries and ensure FIFO and freshness of ingredients.
• Plan and present dishes; create salads from seasonal ingredients.
• Instruct kitchen staff on preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation.
• Estimate quantities and costs of supplies and ingredients.
• Collaborate on recipes or menus based on seasonal availability and customer numbers.
• Follow kitchen procedures and maintain safe food preparation practices.
• Report issues to head chef or manager on duty.

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and Diploma of Hospitality Management, or equivalent.

Job description

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Cook food in accordance with the cooking temperatures required by different cooking equipment and techniques.
• Prepare spices and other ingredients as needed. Use cooking techniques including frying, grilling, steaming, stir-frying and boiling, depending on the order and dish.
• Inspect and date deliveries of vegetables, fruits, meat and other ingredients before placing them in the refrigerator or freezer.
• Arrange food to comply with first-in, first-out (FIFO) standards and check stored foods for freshness.
• Prepare purchasing orders for the next day and record kitchen utensils and supplies as required.
• Create fresh and innovative salads using seasonally available ingredients.
• Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Determine how food should be presented and create attractive food displays.
• Instruct cooks or other kitchen workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.
• Estimate quantities and costs of required supplies, including food and ingredients.
• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, considering seasonal availability and anticipated customer numbers.
• Follow kitchen procedures and maintain safe and correct food preparation practices.
• Report any issues to the head chef or manager on duty.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and Diploma of Hospitality Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
• Experience catering for special events and functions.
• Food Safety Supervisor Certification (preferred).