Chef

Canaka Pty Ltd Ta Beach Street Dining; Woolgoolga; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award salary

11.5% superannuation

Job summary

Cananka Pty Ltd T/A Beach Street Dining in Woolgoolga, NSW, is hiring two dynamic full-time chefs to join our fast-paced kitchen. We are committed to delivering affordable, high-quality dishes and excellent customer service.

Ideal candidates will hold Australian equivalent qualification in commercial cookery, be proactive, capable of organising a kitchen, and willing to work nights and weekends. 1–3 years of experience, strong health and safety standards, and a solid work ethic are valued.

Qualifications

• Australian equivalent qualification in commercial cookery (cert/traineeship)
• Organisational and kitchen management skills
• Willing to work nights and weekends
• Commitment to health & safety, cuisine quality, and presentation
• 1–3 years of relevant kitchen experience

Responsibilities

• Determine food presentation and create decorative displays
• Instruct and supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Hire, train and supervise kitchen team
• Plan and design menus
• Maintain quality, taste, temperature and presentation across all dishes
• Ensure food displays are clean and of high quality
• Check stores, fridges and safe storage of leftovers
• Monitor food wastage and assist with food cost control
• Review monthly profit and loss with Head Chef/Owner

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Night shifts

Weekend shifts

Education

Australian equivalent qualification in commercial cookery

Hospitality management / business management

Job description

About Company

Cananka Pty Ltd T/A Beach Street Dining opened three and a half years ago and is located in Woolgoolga New South Wales. Our turnover and customer base has increased every year. Our passion for creating amazing affordable, dishes and great customer focused service has helped us to realise our core mission.

Happy team, happy customers.

We are looking for two dynamic full time permanent Chefs to join our fast-paced kitchen.

Chef job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
2. Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
3. Hire, train, and supervise cooks and other food preparation workers.
4. Plan and design menus.
5. Ensure consistency and highest quality in the taste, presentation and appropriate food temperature for food served in all kitchens.
6. Ensure the quality and cleanliness of all food displays.
7. Check stores and refrigerators and be responsible for the proper storing and recycling of leftovers.
8. Keep a close control of food wastage and spoilage, maintain a close eye on portion size and assist with food cost control.
9. Review and analyse monthly profit and loss statement with the Head Chef/Owner

Our ideal candidate will possess Australian equivalent qualification in commercial cookery and hospitality management/business management and must:

1. be proactive and responsible.
2. be capable of organising and managing a kitchen.
3. be able to work nights and weekends
4. ensure a high standard in the areas of health and safety, meal delivery and presentation.
5. work well under pressure.
6. possess a strong work ethic
7. have 1 - 3 years or work experience

What is in for you?

You will receive an above award salary including 11.5% superannuation.

You will also receive ongoing training and development with the opportunity to rise within the operation and the business.