Chef

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3W Catering Pty Ltd Full-time $60,000 - $90,000 Contract

3 W Catering Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced, qualified Chef to join the kitchen team on a full-time basis. You will plan and prepare food and menus in conjunction with the Head Chef, producing quality Western and continental dishes to an à la carte menu in a timely and efficient manner.

Key responsibilities

  • Plan and prepare food and menus in conjunction with the Head Chef
  • Prepare a range of Western and continental dishes to an à la carte menu, producing quality food in a timely and efficient manner
  • Prepare ingredients and recipes, including portioning, chopping, marinating, seasoning meats, and preparing salads and sauces
  • Order and stock food inventories, receive and check deliveries, rotate stock to avoid spoilage and help control costs and waste
  • Inspect dishes for quality, presentation and palatability
  • Supervise, train and support kitchen hands, junior kitchen staff, trainees and apprentices, including line cooking, food preparation and plating
  • Ensure kitchen staff can safely use and troubleshoot kitchen appliances and equipment
  • Maintain food safety, hygiene, storage and sanitation standards and workplace safety regulations
  • Manage the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence

About you

  • Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (AQF) or equivalent qualification
  • At least 2 years' experience as a chef in a busy commercial kitchenKnowledge of Australian food safety and hygiene standards
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen and to work rostered shifts
  • Good communication and teamwork skills

About us

3 W Catering Pty Ltd is a Western Sydney hospitality business operating restaurant and café services, including Poppy Cafe at Cabra-Vale and Bistro 1925.