Experienced Chef

Peacock Hotel; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great working environment

Above award wages

Job summary

The Peacock Hotel in Northcote, Melbourne is seeking an experienced Chef to join our busy kitchen team. You will work across all sections in a fast-paced environment and contribute to high-quality dishes while delivering great guest experiences.

We offer above award wages for the right applicant, a great working environment, and opportunities for menu development and mentoring of junior staff.

Qualifications

• 3+ years commercial cook experience.
• Sound knowledge of traditional and current food trends.
• Previous experience in menu development and costing.
• Attention to detail and compliance with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Pre-service kitchen preparation (ingredients and menu items).
• Cook all menu items to order.
• Maintain high standards of quality, taste and presentation.
• Communicate with guests regarding dietary needs.
• Assist with menu planning and daily specials.
• Ensure kitchen areas are clean and organized.
• Adhere to food safety and cleaning programs.
• Take responsibility for kitchen duties, ordering and compliance.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff for service excellence.
• Supplier and cost management.
• Maintain OH&S standards within the team and kitchen.
• Flexible rotating roster.

Skills

Chef Experience

Fast-paced

All sections

Job description

The Peacock Hotel located in High Street Northcote is looking for a experienced Chef to join our team!

Experience in fast paced environments & competent in all sections.

Great working environment to work in and above award wages for the right applicant!

Responsibilities:

Pre-service kitchen preparation (preparation of all ingredients and menu items)

Cooking of all menu items to order

Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation

Communicate with guests regarding the needs of their groups including dietary needs

Assist with menu planning and daily specials

Ensure food service areas are clean and organized.

Adhere to the food safety program and kitchen cleaning/maintenance programs

Assume some responsibility of all kitchen duties, ordering and compliance.

Train and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring a high level of customer service and professionalism.

Supplier and cost management

Maintain appropriate OH&S standards within the team & kitchen

Flexible rotating roster!

Required Experience/Qualification:

At least 3 years’ commercial Cook experience

Sound knowledge of traditional and current food trends

Previous experience in menu development and costing

Attention to detail, including adhering to food health and safety regulation.