Qualified and Experienced Chef requried

Sociable Tech; Calliope; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankay pty Ltd Diggers Arms Hotel in Calliope, QLD, is seeking a qualified Chef to join the team on a full-time basis. The role requires leadership of kitchen operations, menu planning, and delivering high standards in a busy hospitality setting.

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (AQF level 3/4+), with proven experience in a busy kitchen and strong skills in rostering, cost control and food safety management. Salary range 70,000–85,000 AUD per year plus superannuation, 38 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be fully qualified in hospitality with AQF level 3/4+ as listed.
• Proven experience as a Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Experience in smooth running of food service for entire shift.
• Creative with rostering, cost control and food safety management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute dishes and menus with colleagues.
• Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions.
• Menu planning including special menu, group and functions menu.
• Lead and manage all aspects of the kitchen operations of the Hotel.
• Oversee food plating, presentation and portion control.
• Monitor all dishes for quality and presentation.
• Ensure food handling and storage complies with regulations.
• Recruit and hire kitchen staff.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Enforce strict health and hygiene standards.

Education

AQF associate degree

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Job description

Ankay pty Ltd Diggers Arms Hotel is a popular and established hotel in Calliope suburb, QLD. Situated in the Boyne Valley Region, this iconic historical hotel was established in 1826 during the gold rush days. We are seeking a qualified, experienced and skilled Chef to join our team in Diggers Arms Hotel on full-time basis.

We are looking for a skilled full-timeCandidate-Chef on who is passionate about food and has ability to handle busy and pressure kitchen environment while maintaining the industry and restaurant standards.

Your Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Prepare and execute dishes and menus with colleagues
• Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions
• Menu planning including special menu, group and functions menu
• Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements
• Lead and manage all aspects of the kitchen operations of our Hotel
• Oversee food plating and garnishing, maintaining consistency and artistic presentation
• Monitoring all dishes for quality, presentation and portion control
• Regulate the temperature of stoves and oven to ensure the dishes are cooked at appropriate levels
• Ensuring food handling and storage is in accordance with food handling regulations and is of the highest standard
• Inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
• Requisition stock, materials, supplies or equipment
• Recruit and hire staff, including cooks and another kitchen worker
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established
• Enforce strict health and hygiene standards
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen
• Demonstrate strong work ethics and a 'can do' attitude to motivate the team and maintain good relationships

Skills and experience

• You must be fully qualified - AQF associate degree, Certificate III, Certificate IV, or Diploma certification in relevant Hospitality qualification.
• You must have proven experience as a Chef in a busy kitchen
• Experience in the smooth running of food service for the entirety of the shift
• Creative and Proficiency in rostering, cost control & food safety management

This position is a full-time (38 hours per week, minimum) salary range between $70,000 - $85,000 plus superannuation.

About Company Diggers Arms Hotel is a popular and established hotel in Calliope suburb, QLD. Situated in the Boyne Valley Region, this iconic historical hotel was established in 1826 during the gold rush days.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $70000-85000