Chef/Cook

TURNSTONE MIGRATION SERVICES RECRUITMENT; Burradoo; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Blue Ducks Burradoo is seeking an experienced Cook/Chef for a permanent full-time role. You will lead a team, design menus, manage food costs, and ensure excellence in dish quality from prep to plate.

As a senior kitchen professional, you will mentor staff, uphold hygiene standards, and coordinate with front-of-house. A Trade certificate in Commercial Cookery (Cert IV Kitchen Management preferred) or a Diploma in Hospitality Management is required, with 2–3 years of managerial experience

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in Commercial Cookery (Cert IV Kitchen Management) is mandatory.
• Diploma in Hospitality Management is highly desirable.
• 2–3 years of managerial experience in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Design menus, calculate food costs and procure supplies.
• Supervise dish quality during prep and plating.
• Consult with kitchen staff and servers on food prep matters.
• Demonstrate methods and train staff on cooking techniques.
• Prepare and cook meals.
• Educate on hygiene standards and ensure compliance.

Skills

Good communication skills

Outstanding customer relations

Education

Trade certificate in Commercial Cookery (Cert IV Kitchen Management)

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

THREE BLUE DUCKS – BURRADOO At Three Blue Ducks, we stand by a set of principles that encourage us to continuously reinvent the wheel and ensure that we implement ethical and sustainable business practices on all levels.

We work with honest suppliers we like who have the best quality produce. We are committed to creating interesting dishes, banging with flavour that is simple and a bit rough around the edges. We are less white tablecloth dining and more come-as-you-are kind of vibe.

It’s a Duck thing! WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Three Blue Ducks is looking for an experienced Cook / Chef to join our dynamic team at our Burradoo venue on a permanent full-time basis. We are seeking someone who is experienced, passionate, driven and who can lead a team.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing menus, calculating food, and procuring food supplies
• Supervising dish quality throughout preparation and presentation
• Consulting with kitchen staff and servers about food preparation matters
• Demonstrating methods and providing guidance on cooking techniques
• Preparing and cooking meals
• Educating on and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Trade certificate in Commercial Cookery (preferably Certificate IV in Kitchen Management) is mandatory and a Diploma in Hospitality Management is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 2-3 years managerial experience working in a fast pace, high-volume restaurant
• Good communication skills
• Outstanding customer relations

Salary Expectation: $75,000 to $85,000 per annum