GVRC on behalf of Blu Ginger Investment Pty Ltd trading as Blu Ginger Indian Restaurant
ABN: 90 125 948 754
Position: Chef
Salary: $74,000 to $78,000 + 11.5% Superannuation
Hours: 38 hours
Mode: Full time
Location: 2/5-21 Genge St, Canberra ACT 2600
Experience required: 3 years plus experience in a relevant role
About Us: Blu Ginger is an iconic fine dining restaurant located in Canberra serving Indian cuisine and are looking for a full-time chef to work 38 hours per week.
To be considered for the role the candidate will need to have Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Higher and a minimum of 3 years' full-time work experience in a similar position.
The ideal candidate must think innovatively and have the ability to create new menus and specials.
The candidate in mind will be expected to perform the following duties that include but are not limited to:
• Preparing for service and cooking dishes as per the menu and recipes provided.
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Excellent food presentation skills.
• Ability to cater as per cultural and dietary needs of customers.
• Communicate effectively with floor and other kitchen staff.
• Supervise, guide and co-ordinate activities of all cooks in the kitchen.
• Liaise with managers and other staff regarding food preparation issues.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation standards, ensuring safe working practise is adhered by all staff.
• Monitor performance and train junior kitchen staff.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Manage inventory and order food supplies.
• Ensure suggestions or enquiries by guests are dealt with in accordance with company policies.
• Determine preparation and service of food ensuring attractive presentation.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers, and other cooking equipment.
• Planning menus and costing menus.
• Minimise food wastage and manage food cost.
• Rostering of kitchen staff and managing labour cost.
• Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities.
• Follow sustainable work practices.
• Ability to handle busy environment and work under pressure.
Skills & Qualifications required for the position:
• Have a minimum of 3 years' full-time work experience as a Chef.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Awareness of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Have Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or Higher.