Cook/Chef

Skilled Jobs Australia; Milawa; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Jobs Australia presents an opportunity for qualified cooks/chefs to join a large hotel group in Milawa, regional Victoria. You will prepare, decorate and cook dishes, maintain HACCP standards, and help control food costs while delivering high-quality, locally inspired cuisine.

The role requires AQF Certificate III (or IV) with at least two years on-the-job training and relevant kitchen experience. Salary ranges from $79,000 to $85,000 plus super, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III or IV with at least two years on-the-job training.
• Relevant experience in similar capacity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, create and decorate food items.
• Examine foodstuffs to ensure quality.
• Plan, develop and estimate food costs when ordering supplies.
• Monitor quality of dishes and portions.
• Prepare and cook food using various techniques.
• Season food during cooking.
• Enforce hygiene regulations in the kitchen.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and creativity in providing high-quality cuisine.
• Demonstrate understanding of Australian food safety and HACCP.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety HACCP

Creativity in cuisine

Education

AQF Certificate III or IV

Job description

Our client, one of the largest hotel groups in Victoria is looking for qualified and experienced cooks/chefs to work in their large hotel situated in regional Victoria at Milawa. The company sets innovative menus bringing out the best of the local produce with their in-house dining room.

Job duties:

• Preparation, creation, decoration of food items
• Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality
• Plan, develop and estimate food costs when ordering food supplies
• Monitor quality of dishes
• Prepare and cook food demonstrating a variety of cooking techniques
• Season food during cooking
• Portion food
• Keep kitchen and enforce hygiene regulations
• Enthusiasm and creative approach to providing high-quality cuisine
• Demonstrated understanding of Australian food safety and HACCP
• Monitor and produce quality dishes in all stages of preparation and organisation

You will be joining a high performing workplace that believes in developing new talent and empowering people to drive their own results.

Skills required

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training or AQF Certificate IV or equivalent qualification
• Relevant experience in similar capacity

Salary Range $79,000-$85,000 + super, dependent on experience.