Chef

Hospitality · Eden, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

Job title: Chef. Level: Sous Chef or senior culinary professional. Location: Eden, on the New South Wales South Coast.

Let us be straight about what a Sous Chef really does. Cooking well is only part of it; you also have to stay consistent, lead people, keep the kitchen organised and step forward when things get tough during service. At this professional hospitality operation you will push daily kitchen performance, back up the senior chefs and drive the team to put out excellent food and service.

Expect checks on everything you claim: qualifications, experience and practical ability. Be careful out there: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.

Key Responsibilities

Take charge of kitchen operations whenever the senior chefs are absent
Run and coordinate the kitchen during daily service, directing and guiding staff through the busy rushes
Cook to the agreed quality and presentation standards and organise plating so dishes leave on time
Teach team members kitchen procedures, food preparation and how to work safely
Enforce strict food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards; keep work areas clean, tidy and compliant with health rules
Watch stock levels and plan food preparation around operational needs; assist with inventory, food costing and cutting waste
Inspect food for quality, consistency and presentation before service
Back the senior chefs on menu planning and kitchen preparation, and help bring new and seasonal menu items to life
Maintain kitchen equipment and report any maintenance needs
Talk with front-of-house staff so service flows efficiently
Find ways to make the kitchen run faster and the food better

Requirements & Eligibility

At least 2 years' experience working as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef or equivalent
Professional culinary experience you can prove, which can be independently verified
Relevant culinary qualification or apprenticeship, or minimum Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent
Strong hands-on grasp of commercial cooking techniques and food preparation, and you know food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements
Valid NSW Food Safety Certificate, plus current food handling certification
Proven history of leading or supervising kitchen personnel
Keeps food quality consistent even when pressure is high
Strong at planning, organising and managing time; experienced with stock control, food costs and minimising kitchen wastage
Strong communicator and team worker with a professional attitude and genuine commitment to culinary standards
Able to work full-time in New South Wales
Sponsorship available for the successful applicant

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