Chef

Hospitality · Stanley, Devonport & North West TAS, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

Stanley, Devonport and North West Tasmania. Full-time Chef role for an experienced Commercial Chef with a proven background in professional food preparation and service.

The employer is looking for demonstrated technical ability, sound kitchen discipline and someone who will take responsibility during busy service periods. Duties include day-to-day kitchen operations, consistent food standards, menu development support and helping keep the kitchen efficient and positive.

Your qualifications and professional experience need to be clearly demonstrable and verifiable. Get your certificates and employment records ready before you apply, and deal only with offers you can confirm are genuine. Done right, this is a strong foundation for a career in Australian hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

Organise preparation needs ahead of every service period and keep mise-en-place effective across assigned sections
Prepare and cook a broad range of dishes to established standards, plating them with consistent attention to appearance, portion control and quality
Manage a kitchen section independently during busy service
Apply professional cooking techniques, keep services consistent and monitor food quality from preparation through to presentation
Support menu planning, seasonal offerings and new dish development
Assist with purchasing, ordering and stock management, and maintain correct food storage, stock rotation and temperature controls
Track ingredient usage and act practically to reduce wastage
Hold high standards of kitchen cleanliness and personal hygiene in line with Australian food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements
Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house personnel and communicate clearly for accurate, timely food service
Help keep operations smooth when the kitchen is under high volume
Train, guide and support junior team members and pass on appropriate cooking and preparation methods to less-experienced staff
Follow workplace recipes, procedures and operational standards, and contribute to a respectful, reliable, customer-focused kitchen culture

Requirements & Eligibility

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (recognised) or an equivalent qualification
Minimum five years of relevant commercial kitchen experience, with strong, demonstrable professional cooking experience
Evidence of relevant qualifications and employment history that you can provide
Proven ability to run a kitchen section during service and to work confidently without supervision in a commercial kitchen
Practical understanding of menu development and seasonal dishes, plus knowledge of stock control, food storage and kitchen wastage management
Solid grasp of hygiene and food safety procedures
Ability to deliver consistent quality under pressure
Strong teamwork and communication capabilities, with the ability to supervise, train or support junior kitchen staff
Good time management, organisation and eye for detail
Professional attitude and commitment to workplace standards
Availability for evenings, weekends and public holidays, and you must meet the applicable Australian employment and sponsorship eligibility requirements

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