Chef

Position

Responsibilities:

Plan and organise the preparation and cooking of food in dining and catering establishments.

Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.

Discussing food preparation issues with managers, dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff.

Tasks include but not limited:
Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen

scales
Study recipes and gather necessary ingredients
Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality
Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
Order and maintain an inventory of food and supplies
Cook food in a timely manner
Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
Inform wait staff about daily specials
Hire, train,



and supervise cooks and other food preparation workers
Experiment with recipes and suggest changes
Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area
Check freshness of food and ingredients
Coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers
Develop recipes and determine how to present the food
Plan menus and ensure uniform serving sizes and quality of meals
Ensure appealing plate presentation
Supervise Cooks and assist as needed
Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove

dairy)
Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items

Pay: $79,500.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef Altona North
🏢 Thai forest cafe and restaurant
📍 Altona North