Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $75000-$85000
Location: Clyde North

Position Summary
The Chef is responsible for the end-to-end management of kitchen operations, including menu execution, food quality control, staff supervision, and compliance.

The role requires delivering a diverse menu that combines up-to-date Australian café and Restaurant dining with international influences, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and high presentation standards across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.

Key Responsibilities
1.

Food Preparation and Service Execution
• Prepare and cook a wide variety of menu items including:
o Breakfast and gourmet dishes
o Main meals such as steak, pork, seafood, and pasta
o Appetisers, salads, and desserts
• Ensure all dishes are produced in accordance with established recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards
• Manage high-volume service periods while maintaining consistency and plating quality
2.

Menu Planning and Development
• Contribute to the design and periodic update of menus reflecting:
o Seasonal availability of ingredients
o Customer preferences and dining trends
o Balance between café-style and premium dining offerings
• Develop new dishes that align with the restaurant’s creative and story-driven food philosophy(forkandfablecafe.com)
3.





Kitchen Operations Management
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including task allocation, service coordination and workflow efficiency between sections
• Monitor food preparation processes to ensure consistency across all services
• Ensure the cleanliness and organisation of all kitchen areas
• Monitor stock levels and order supplies while minimising wastage through proper portion control and stock rotation (FIFO)
4.

Quality Control and Compliance
• Ensure all food meets quality standards in taste, temperature, and presentation
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
• Conduct regular checks on food storage, handling, and labelling
6.

Staff Supervision and Training
• Supervise and train staff on food preparation techniques, hygiene practices, and presentation standards
• Ensure staff adhere to workplace safety and operational procedures
Skills and Experience Required
• Certificate IV or higher relevant qualification.
• At least 1 year of experience working as a chef in fast paced dining establishment.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Able to work independently without supervision
• Leadership and team management capability

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