Chef

Position: Chef

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $70,000 plus 11% superannuation per annum  

Location: Kew VIC 3101

Our client is seeking an experienced full-time Chef to join their restaurant located in Kew, Victoria.

Tasks required include:

• Menu development: Creating cost-effective menus that meet the requirements of the day or the establishment.
• Cooking: Preparing dishes using a variety of ingredients as specified by the menu or recipes.
• Maintaining food quality: Ensuring that the quality of food is maintained at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Cost estimation: Estimating food and labor costs, as well as determining food requirements for menu planning.
• Inspecting and checking ingredients: Before storing them, it's important to inspect vegetables and other ingredients to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Food storage: Storing foodstuffs at appropriate temperatures and monitoring freezer and fridge contents, ensuring stock rotation.
• Hygiene procedures: Following workplace hygiene procedures to prevent contamination, cross-infection, and food poisoning.
• Meat preparation: Cleaning and cutting meats into desired sizes and pieces.
• Roasting: Cooking food and vegetables through roasting for a variety of dishes.
• Recipe adherence: Following recipes and using personal judgment to prepare and cook food using various kitchen tools and equipment. Mixing and stirring various sauces for marinating and cooking dishes.
• Equipment handling: Properly handling electrical equipment such as microwaves, ovens, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Supervision: Instructing and supervising kitchen staff in food preparation.
• Communication: Exchanging views with managers and kitchen staff regarding food preparation.
• Presentation: Preparing garnishes and decorations to present dishes attractively.
• Knife skills: Using proper knife handling and cutting techniques for fruits and vegetables.
• Organization: Maintaining organization in workload, prioritizing tasks, and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Dish preparation: Checking if all dishes for cooking are clean and in the proper place, serving food according to menus and customer needs.

Requirements:

• Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience as a Chef
• Experience preparing and cooking Indian cuisine.