Lead Cook & Kitchen Mentor | Menu Planning & Team Training

QuickTurn Hospitality Services; Kingswood; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

QuickTurn Hospitality Services in Kingswood, NSW is seeking an experienced cook to join our busy restaurant team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a passion for cooking. You will lead kitchen staff, train apprentices, and help mentor junior chefs.

Requirements include 2+ years of kitchen experience, ability to train and mentor others, and a willingness to lead by example in food preparation and quality control.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a busy restaurant kitchen
• Experience training, developing and mentoring kitchen staff
• Willingness to lead and demonstrate passion cooking

Responsibilities

• preparing and cooking food
• examining foodstuffs to ensure quality
• regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
• seasoning food during cooking
• portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes
• storing food in temperature controlled facilities
• preparing food to meet special dietary requirements
• may plan menus and estimate food requirements
• may train other kitchen staff and apprentices

Job description

QuickTurn Hospitality Services in Kingswood, NSW is seeking an experienced cook to join our busy restaurant team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a passion for cooking. You will lead kitchen staff, train apprentices, and help mentor junior chefs.

Requirements include 2+ years of kitchen experience, ability to train and mentor others, and a willingness to lead by example in food preparation and quality control.