Chef

Hospitality · Toowoomba, Australia · Full-Time · $70,000 - $75,000/yr

Vacancy: Chef, full-time and permanent. Location: a well-established restaurant in Queensland, Australia. Cuisine: high-quality Asian-inspired dishes.

The employer wants a motivated, experienced culinary professional for a fast-paced kitchen with a supportive team. Your main areas will be food preparation, menu development, kitchen operations and maintaining strong food quality and safety standards. The business is growing and offers competitive remuneration, career development opportunities and long-term employment.

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Key Responsibilities

Comply with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety regulations
Cook and plate high-quality dishes exactly as recipes and presentation standards require
Support menu planning, recipe development and seasonal menu changes
Hold food quality, taste and portion control steady from plate to plate
Supervise food preparation so high standards are kept
Handle stock rotation, inventory and ordering
Cut food waste through effective stock and kitchen management
Run a tidy, organised kitchen that works efficiently
Work together with kitchen staff during busy service periods and assist with training junior kitchen team members
Inspect kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs
Look for ways to keep improving how the kitchen runs and how satisfied customers are
Never drop below excellent standards of food and service

Requirements & Eligibility

Minimum 2 years in a commercial kitchen as a Chef
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent qualification
Strong knowledge of commercial kitchen operations plus understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP principles
Excellent at organising tasks and managing time
Works efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and teamwork skills, a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
Available for evening, weekend and public holiday shifts
Asian cuisine experience is highly regarded but not essential
Takes food quality and presentation seriously and keeps the standard high

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