Chef

Hospitality · Emerald, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

Chef wanted in Emerald, VIC. The business needs proven kitchen experience, reliable performance and a genuine passion for quality food.

The standard here is consistency: quality preparation, well-executed cooking, attractive presentation, food safety and a smooth-running kitchen during service. You will work in a fully fitted kitchen with a wood-fired grill, alongside an energetic and supportive team, and you can contribute ideas through weekly specials while building your culinary credentials.

The employer values pride in work, support for colleagues and a positive contribution to the workplace and wider community. Your hospitality experience has to be genuine and verifiable. Remember, a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.

Key Responsibilities

Meet high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness, making sure kitchen practices comply with the relevant hygiene requirements
Prepare and cook bistro-style meals of consistent quality
Take charge of food quality and monitor every dish from preparation and cooking through to presentation
Plan food requirements, help estimate food and labour costs, and order and manage supplies as required
Put forward ideas for menus, dishes and weekly specials
Apply proper cooking methods and professional techniques
Coordinate food preparation with managers and with kitchen and service staff
Demonstrate techniques to colleagues, assist them with procedures and help train and develop team members when required
Manage food storage, preservation and freezing where it applies
Keep your workstation and kitchen organised and efficient, and keep performance and quality consistent in busy periods
Work well in a busy, collaborative team and support a positive, respectful and inclusive workplace

Requirements & Eligibility

Minimum 1 year as a professional Chef
Demonstrated experience in a commercial kitchen
Proven ability to prepare and cook quality food, backed by good practical cooking and preparation skills
Strong grasp of food safety and hygiene practices
Ability to follow established kitchen procedures and standards and keep food quality consistent during busy services
Confidence working in a team, with strong communication and workplace coordination skills
Creative thinking for menu ideas and weekly specials
Professional and dependable, able to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment
Hospitality work experience that is genuine and verifiable, plus willingness to provide supporting evidence where required
Eligible candidates may be considered for sponsorship by the employer

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