Shop P17, ***** Queen Street, Auburn, NSW ****Full Time Chef$80,000 plus Superannuation per yearLanguages:Applications open on 16 July **** and close on 15 August ****Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and design menus, considering seasonal availability and customer preferences, while estimating food and labour costs.Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, ensuring quality and consistency in taste and presentation.Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation, making adjustments as necessary.Order and manage inventory of food supplies, ensuring freshness and cost-effectiveness.Discuss food preparation issues with managers, dietitians, and kitchen and waiting staff to ensure smooth operations.Demonstrate cooking techniques and advise on cooking procedures to kitchen staff.Enforce hygiene regulations and ensure compliance with health and safety standards in the kitchen.Select and train kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.Freeze and preserve foods as required, maintaining proper storage methods.Collaborate with front-of-house staff to coordinate service flow and address customer feedback.Assist in budgeting and managing kitchen expenses, keeping track of food waste and portion sizes.Contribute creative ideas for new dishes and improvements to existing recipes.Address any kitchen issues that arise, such as staffing shortages or equipment failures,



ensuring minimal disruption to service.Maintain transparent communication with all team members to ensure timely meal service and customer satisfaction.Skill & ExperienceQualification in Commercial Cookery or a related fieldMinimum of 2 years of experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen, preferably with experience in authentic Nepalese cuisineProven ability to prepare and cook a diverse range of Nepalese and other dishes, including for high-volume service and functionsExperience in menu planning and developing dishes based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferencesStrong understanding of food safety, hygiene standards, and commercial kitchen operationsSkilled in inventory management, ordering supplies, stock rotation, and minimising food wastageExperience supervising, mentoring, and training kitchen staffExcellent organisational, time management, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced kitchen environmentStrong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate effectively with front-of-house and kitchen staffAbility to contribute innovative ideas for menu development while maintaining the authenticity of traditional Nepalese cuisineDemonstrated initiative, creativity, and commitment to continuous professional development in culinary technique
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📌 Full Time Chef (New South Wales)
🏢 Business Nest
📍 New South Wales