We are looking for a Sous Chef who can help the head chef enhance the dining experience for customers. The ideal candidate will possess the patience, personality, and perseverance to thrive in this role.
To be considered for this role you must have: Full qualifications in Commercial Cookery (Certificate III or above) and 1 year of previous experience in a similar role/industry Or at least three years of relevant experience in the industry in a similar position to substitute the formal qualification You must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent resident or have proper working rights in Australia Current food safety and handling certificate Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Develop new dishes and plan menus considering preparation costs including labour cost Order and maintain inventory of food, supplies, and equipment Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality Train staff and enforce hygiene requirements in all areas of the kitchen Maintain quality of all menu items at all stages of cooking and preparation Develop and maintain presentation of dishes Ensure any staffing issues are resolved fairly and quickly Train cooks and kitchen staff on different cooking techniques and methods Participate in management meetings and contribute to issues relating to food preparation and staff training Participate in preparation and cooking of dishes Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers Roster kitchen staff Assist management with the training of support staff and other kitchen staff as required Ensure that all food produced by the restaurant has been stored and prepared in accordance with the approved standards; has been produced from the Menu using a standardized recipe and complies in all respects with regulatory requirements, including the Food Safety requirements Key Skills: Familiar with different culinary cooking methods, products, and techniques Organized planner of menu development focused on different food items Knowledge of all continental spices and cooking tools Comfortable adjusting food to taste, diet, etc. Thrives under pressure in a high-volume food environment High standard of personal hygiene Excellent knowledge of HACCP and relevant food and health & safety regulations Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Experience: Kitchen: 2 years (Required) Work Authorisation: Australia (Required) Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 21/09/2024
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