10 Dec
Mountain Gate Indian and Nepalese Restaurant
Ferntree Gully
Mountain Gate Indian and Nepalese Restaurant – Ferntree Gully, VIC
Mountain Gate Indian and Nepalese Restaurant Pty Ltd, located in Ferntree Gully (Victoria), is seeking a qualified Full Time Chef to join our friendly and skilled team.
We are a busy Indian and Nepalese restaurant, so we are looking for someone who is creative, organised and passionate about food, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Position Details
- Position: Full Time Chef
- Location: Ferntree Gully, VIC
- Salary:$76,000 – $80,000 + superannuation per annum
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, develop and cost menus for regular service, functions and special events.
- Design and prepare menus that take into account special dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies and other dietary needs).
- Prepare, cook and present a wide range of:
- Entrées, main courses and desserts; and
- Appetisers, curries, tandoori items, rice dishes, breads and sweets from Indian and Nepalese cuisine.
- Analyse food and labour costs and assist in managing food cost, portion control, wastage and stock levels.
- Supervise and coordinate kitchen operations, including directing and training kitchen staff and apprentices in cooking, preparation and presentation techniques.
- Create and manage preparation lists (prep sheets) for the kitchen crew to ensure smooth and timely service.
- Order, receive, check,
store and rotate stock, ensuring correct storage, stock rotation and minimisation of wastage.
- Monitor and ensure quality, consistency and presentation of all dishes leaving the kitchen.
- Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with:
- Food safety standards;
- Workplace hygiene requirements; and
- Occupational health and safety (OH&S;) regulations and procedures.
- Assist in menu development for catering and events; prior catering/banqueting experience will be highly regarded.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- Relevant cookery/culinary qualifications (or equivalent).
- Minimum 1 year experience working in a commercial kitchen (experience with Indian and/or Nepalese cuisine highly regarded).
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
- Proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency and presentation.
- Ability to work both unsupervised and as part of a team.
- Sound understanding of OH&S; and food safety standards and the ability to implement them on a daily basis.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Experience in catering and function service will be considered an advantage.
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