Apex Recruitment Pty Ltd

Fishport Gourmet Seafood

Newport QLD 4020

Chef

Salary: AUD 75,000 - AUD 80,000 per annum

Full Time Position: Approximately 38 hours per week.

Fishport is currently seeking a skilled Chef to join its dynamic team at Newport Qld 4020. The ideal candidate will have experience in the culinary industry and possess a passion for delivering delicious and high-quality dishes. This role involves a range of responsibilities centred around food preparation, cooking, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Plans and develops menus featuring Fishport’s fresh seafood dishes, including grilled, battered and crumbed fish, seafood platters, pasta, curries and seasonal specials.
- Estimates food, seafood and labour costs and orders fresh fish, shellfish, vegetables, sauces and other kitchen supplies according to expected lunch, dinner, dine-in and takeaway demand.
- Inspects the freshness and quality of seafood and other ingredients and monitors dishes throughout preparation, cooking, plating and service.
- Coordinates with management, kitchen staff and front-of-house employees to resolve preparation issues, manage customer dietary requirements and maintain efficient service.
- Demonstrates seafood preparation and cooking techniques, including filleting, portioning, marinating, grilling, frying, crumbing and preparing sauces.
- Prepares and cooks Fishport menu items, including seafood platters, fish and chips, grilled seafood, pasta, curries, burgers and accompaniments.
- Implements and enforces food safety, hygiene, allergen-management,



temperature-control and seafood-storage requirements throughout the kitchen.
- Assists with selecting, training and supervising kitchen staff in Fishport’s recipes, portion standards, cooking procedures and presentation requirements.
- Properly stores, chills, freezes and preserves seafood and other ingredients to maintain freshness, prevent contamination and minimise waste.

Qualifications and Skills:

- A minimum of one or more years of culinary experience in preparing dishes in a commercial setting.
- Atleast Certificate III in Commercial cookery or equivalent.
- Thorough understanding of health and safety standards in the kitchen, including food handling and sanitation practices.
- Proficient in culinary techniques and adept in operating kitchen equipment and tools.
- Meticulous in food preparation and presentation, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality dishes.
- Capable of interpreting recipes and menu plans accurately and creatively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented kitchen environment.
- Positive physical stamina, capable of working in a fast-paced kitchen and standing for long hours.
- If you possess these qualifications and are passionate about cooking, we invite you to apply for this exciting chef position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Employee discount
- Health insurance

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Fishport Gourmet Seafood
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