Kitchen Hand

Full time Position
Brendale
Indicative salary package: $55,000 - $60,000 pa + Super

**About us**

Le Bon Choix's passion is embedded in an unrivalled quest to refine, improve and deliver to clients, the trademark, French-renaissance-style sweets and savouries, while maintaining the classical antiquity and integrity of the product.

Le Bon Choix are currently seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join our professional team, as we are growing in customers and sales volumes

**For this position, you will be required to perform the following**:

- Expertly crafting a diverse range of baked delicacies including pies, quiches, fillings, utilizing both traditional and contemporary French recipes.
- Producing products from scratch recipes (no premixes used in our kitchens) and calculate %’s weights.
- Diligently monitoring inventory levels of ingredient essentials like flour, sugar, etc., and placing orders according to budget constraints.
- Conducting thorough assessments of ingredient quality and the operational condition of cooking equipment and tools.
- Identifying staffing requirements and actively participating in the recruitment and training process.
- Be able to check the quality of all raw materials.
- Monitoring equipment and ovens to ensure quality of production.
- Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards for the equipment and work premises.
- May be required for evening and weekends.
- Proven experience in a kitchen hand role.
- Strong proactive leadership and team-building skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Problem solving and customer service skills.
- Knowledge of industry trends and a passion for culinary excellence.
- Proficient in inventory management and financial record-keeping.
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations.
- May need to be required for evening and weekends.

**Please be aware of this before applying**:

- This is a full-time position and requires a good deal of dedication.
- This position is _not open_ for those looking to start out in the industry. It is strictly for an experienced Kitchen Hand who is looking to advance their career, increase their skills, and who has the ability to not only manage a full-service restaurant, but who has the mindset to actually physically work themselves and be a part of the team.

**Benefits**
- Indicative salary package: $55,000 - $60,000 pa + Super

References required for all applicants. Please ensure these references are able to be contacted easily.

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person