Chef - Full Time

South Cairns Sports Club; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South Cairns Sports Club in Cairns region seeks a qualified chef to lead a fast-paced club kitchen, working with the Head Chef to prepare the restaurant, café, and functions. The role involves planning menus, coaching staff, and ensuring quality from deliveries to plate presentation.

Weekend and evening availability is essential, with the opportunity to own a key part of the food offering in a community-focused venue at Bentley Park.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or diploma (or 3 years relevant experience) required.
• Weekend and evening availability essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and food preparation with Head Chef, considering costs and ordering supplies.
• Consult with Head Chef, management and front-of-house on menus and dietary needs.
• Check incoming deliveries and stock for freshness and quality.
• Prepare and store food with proper rotation and quality control.
• Coach less experienced kitchen staff on cooking methods.
• Cook and season a diverse range of dishes to club standards.
• Plate meals with sauces and garnishes to spec.
• Accommodate dietary requirements and allergens.
• Maintain safe food handling and WHS practices.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Quality control

Allergen awareness

Education

Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or 3 years relevant experience)

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified chef to work within a supportive team and a fast-paced club kitchen, taking ownership of a key part of our food offering. You will work with our Head Chef and kitchen team to prepare the kitchen for service and cook a diverse range of meals for the restaurant, café and functions.

Key responsibilities

• Plan menus and food preparation with the Head Chef, taking food and labour costs into account, and order kitchen supplies and equipment as needed
• Consult with the Head Chef, management and front-of-house staff on menu changes, dietary needs and food preparation
• Check incoming deliveries and ingredients on hand for freshness and quality before use
• Prepare and store food correctly, maintaining stock rotation, correct temperatures and quality control at all times
• Show less experienced kitchen staff proper cooking methods and offer guidance on technique
• Cook and season a diverse range of dishes to the club's standards
• Check dishes during preparation and before service for taste, texture, portion size and presentation
• Plate meals and finish with sauces, gravies and garnishes to spec
• Cater for dietary requirements such as allergies and intolerances
• Follow and promote safe food handling, hygiene and WHS practices in the kitchen at all times

About you

• Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, or Diploma (or 3 years of relevant work experience as a substitute)
• Weekend and evening availability essential

About us

Souths is a well-known community club located on the south side of Cairns at Bentley Park (9 km from Cairns City). Our club caters to the needs of locals, visitors, members and guests, and provides a fantastic entertainment venue for the Cairns community. Sirens Restaurant and our café are more than places to eat – they are a community hub, and we also cater for functions and events.

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