Head Chef - Busy Bayside Kitchen, Modern Australian Menu

Martini + Co Bayside Frankston; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Martini + Co Bayside Frankston is seeking an experienced Chef to join its kitchen team at Bayside Entertainment Complex, Frankston VIC. You will prepare and cook a diverse range of menu items, coordinating food preparation during service and maintaining consistent standards of food quality, flavour and presentation.

The role requires a relevant Commercial Cookery qualification and 1–2 years of experience in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and commercial kitchen operations.
• Ability to maintain consistent food quality, flavour, portioning and presentation during busy service periods.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling practices.
• Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a diverse range of menu items in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards.
• Prepare pizzas, pasta, gnocchi, seafood, steaks, chicken dishes, burgers and other contemporary meals.
• Monitor food preparation and cooking processes to maintain consistent quality, flavour and presentation.
• Inspect ingredients and food products to ensure freshness and quality.
• Regulate cooking temperatures and operate grills, ovens, stovetops and equipment safely.
• Season, portion and present dishes in accordance with restaurant standards.
• Assist with menu planning, specials and estimating food requirements.
• Monitor ingredient usage and minimise food wastage.
• Ensure ingredients and prepared food are stored, handled and rotated appropriately.
• Coordinate food preparation activities and guide junior kitchen staff during service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations, equipment and food storage areas.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Cooking techniques

Kitchen operations

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

Martini + Co Bayside Frankston is seeking an experienced Chef to join its kitchen team at Bayside Entertainment Complex, Frankston VIC. You will prepare and cook a diverse range of menu items, coordinating food preparation during service and maintaining consistent standards of food quality, flavour and presentation.

The role requires a relevant Commercial Cookery qualification and 1–2 years of experience in a busy kitchen.