Job Description

Position Summary

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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 modern Australian café and Restaurant dining with international influences, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and high presentation standards across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Food Preparation and Service Execution

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

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- Contribute to the design and periodic update of menus reflecting:
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- Seasonal availability of ingredients
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- Customer preferences and dining trends
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- Balance between café-style and premium dining offerings
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- Develop new dishes that align with the restaurant's creative and story-driven food philosophy(forkandfablecafe.com)
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- Kitchen Operations Management

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

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- Ensure all food meets quality standards in taste, temperature, and presentation
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- Maintain strict compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
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- Conduct regular checks on food storage, handling, and labelling
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- Staff Supervision and Training

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- Supervise and train staff on food preparation techniques, hygiene practices, and presentation standards
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- Ensure staff adhere to workplace safety and operational procedures
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Skills and Experience Required

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- Certificate IV or higher relevant qualification.
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- At least 1 year of experience working as a chef in rapid paced dining establishment.
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- Ability to work effectively under pressure
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- Able to work independently without supervision
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- Leadership and team management capability
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📍 Williamstown