Chef

Job Description – Chef:

As a full-time Chef in a busy kitchen environment, you must have excellent communication skills in order to converse succinctly with staff, clients and suppliers. Together with the Head Chef and other chefs, you will be responsible for all aspects of the operation of the kitchen.

Qualifications:

You will hold a minimum of Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or three years equivalent work experience may substitute for the formal qualification.

Duties & Responsibilities:

 Prepare, cook and properly present food for regular functions, orders, and other events.

 Assist the head chef/director to plan and develop recipes and menus, considering factors

such as seasonal availability of ingredients, the number of patrons at a booked event,

portion size, etc.

 Provide costings of new menu items.

 Maintain the budgetary targets.

 Check the quantity and quality of received products to ensure items are as ordered and

standards are met.

 Monitor and maintain stock levels to reduce wastage.

 Inspect equipment, work areas and general supplies to ensure conformance to established

health and safety standards.

 Monitor and enforce sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.

 Order food and other supplies needed.

 Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.

 Discuss with the head chef any equipment purchases and repairs required.

 Meet with sales representatives to negotiate prices and order supplies.

 Ensure smooth and consistent operation of the kitchen.

 Other tasks as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $77,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free drinks
• Free food

Work Location: In person