Wok / Stir-Fry Chef

Atholl Management pty ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Siam Village Thai Restaurant in Mount Waverley, operated by Atholl Management pty ltd, is seeking an experienced Wok / Stir-Fry Chef who can independently run the wok section and maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and kitchen operations.

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of South East Asian cuisine (Thai, Malaysian, Chinese) and hold Australian trade qualifications in Commercial Cookery, plus kitchen supervision training, with 12 months to 3 years of

Qualifications

• Australian trade qualification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III/IV).
• Diploma or higher in kitchen supervision or management.
• 12 months to 3 years of full-time experience in Australia specialising in South East Asian cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and update menus featuring traditional Thai cuisine and regional Thai specialities.
• Prepare and cook all dishes on the menu per established recipes and quality standards.
• Develop new recipes and introduce authentic Thai dishes to enhance the menu.
• Demonstrate knowledge of regional Thai cuisines, ingredients, herbs, spices and traditional techniques.
• Monitor food quality, taste, consistency and presentation at all stages of preparation and service.
• Supervise and coordinate cooks and kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations.
• Instruct kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking techniques, garnishing and presentation of Thai dishes.
• Estimate food requirements and manage ingredient quantities for daily operations.
• Monitor food costs, portion sizes and wastage to maintain kitchen efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills

Wok cooking

South East Asian cuisine

Thai cuisine

Food preparation

Education

Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery

Diploma or higher in kitchen supervision/management

Job description

Atholl Management pty ltd – Mount Waverley VIC

Siam Village Thai Restaurant is seeking an experienced Wok / Stir-Fry Chef who can independently run the wok section at our Thai restaurant in Mount Waverley. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of South East Asian cuisine (Thai, Malaysian, Chinese) and the ability to maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and kitchen operations.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, develop and update menus featuring traditional Thai cuisine and regional Thai specialities.
• Prepare and cook all dishes featured on the restaurant's menu in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.
• Develop new recipes and introduce authentic Thai dishes to enhance the restaurant's menu offerings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of regional Thai cuisines, ingredients, herbs, spices and traditional cooking techniques.
• Monitor food quality, taste, consistency and presentation at all stages of preparation and service.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of cooks and other kitchen staff to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Instruct kitchen staff in food preparation, cooking techniques, garnishing and presentation of Thai dishes.
• Estimate food requirements and manage ingredient quantities for daily operations.
• Monitor food costs, portion sizes and wastage to maintain kitchen efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.

About you

• An Australian trade qualification in Commercial Cookery, including Certificate III and Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery.
• A Diploma or higher qualification in kitchen supervision or management.
• At least 12 months to three years of full-time work experience in Australia specialising in South East Asian cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of authentic Thai cooking techniques, ingredients, flavours and traditional recipes preferred.
• Proven commercial kitchen experience cooking with a wok.
• Experience in Thai, Malaysian, Chinese or Vietnamese cuisine.
• Ability to prepare stir-fry dishes quickly and consistently during busy service.
• Experience preparing a wide range of Thai dishes and maintaining consistent food quality and presentation.
• Experience in menu planning, recipe development, food preparation and kitchen management.