Chef/Cook

Cook/Chef

Salary: $36.55/hr

The Kimberley Hotel is urgently seeking a Chef/Cook with a solid background in the hospitality industry to join our hardworking team.

It is located in the stunning Kimberley region of North-west Western Australia. Our venue consists of an 80-room hotel with a la carte restaurant, 3 bars (sports, cocktail & saloon) and bistro dining alongside a 100 Single person quarter camp and associated catering arrangement with a local resource company. The kitchen demand is indicative of the seasonal nature of trade in the Kimberley, so flexibility to manage budgets during this time is highly essential.

Most of the up to 50 staff also live on-site and this is the only pub in the town of over 1,500 residents plus a seasonal tourist trade. Make no mistake, this is a very busy hotel and fun place to live, work, experience and explore the beautiful Kimberley region.

Kimberley Accommodation Group is a professional group built on a family tradition of commitment to guest satisfaction and offer a range of accommodation and hospitality in Broome, Halls Creek, Wyndham and Kununurra.

The Position:

Kimberley Hotel is urgently seeking energetic and proactive Cook/Chef to support our kitchen team on a casual basis. Minimum 3-6 months commitment. You will be motivated, driven, embrace your career with passion, creativity, professionalism and commitment.

Who we are looking for:

The successful applicant will be able to work as part of a team as well on their own and have previous experience in the hospitality industry. To be considered for this position you should possess the following attributes:

· Experience in working in all section of Kitchen including Hot Section, Cold Larder, Function Preparation, Breakfast and Bulk Catering

· Basic cooking and food preparation including breakfast, snacks and grills

· Cook and present meals in accordance with the recipe, seasoning food and to ensure consistency of product and cost

· Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements

· Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment

· Comply with the Food Safety Program

· Comply with company and local government policies where it relates to food and kitchen operations

· Examining foodstuffs to ensure quality. May plan menus and estimate food requirements

· Adhere to stock rotation to ensure freshness of product

· Comply with all reasonable Directives from the General Manager and Directors as required.

· Ability to work positively within a High-Pressure team environment to produce food as per the requirements for the Menus within the venue work

· Direct other staff in your section as required by the Head Chef/ Sous Chef

· Consult with the Head Chef/ Sous Chef on any Staff Issues

· Communicate with fellow team workers in passing on knowledge or directives from Head/ Sous Chef with regard to Kitchen Operations. May train other kitchen staff and apprentices

· Ensure All Incidents / Repairs are reported through KA Incident Reporting.

· Ensure that rostered times and attendance are recorded in line with company policy and procedures

· Ensure Portion Control is adhered to and wastage is kept to a minimum

· Adhere to company requirements in Purchasing Stock Control and Stocktaking

· Timeliness of Reporting

· Adhere to WH&S Compliance Regime where it relates to the Food Operation.

Availability:

On offer, we have a casual role available. We are looking for a candidate who is available to work a full roster, including weekends and public holidays

If this sounds like you and you are ready for a change and would like to work & live in the beautiful Kimberley then please apply now.

Please include a cover letter with your application (if not in Halls Creek detailing your availability to relocate)

Only short-listed candidates with full working rights in Australia without restrictions will be contacted.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $36.55 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Halls Creek WA 6770: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Kitchen: 1 year (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person