Job Info
Location: GEELONG, VIC
Salary: $60,001 - $80,000
Job Type: Contract position | Full time position
Job Description
ARANI Thai Restaurant is seeking a Chef for a Thai restaurant located in Geelong, Victoria ****.
The position is full time, 38 hours per week, with an annual salary of $79,750 AUD plus 12% superannuation.
Our business is locally owned and family run, with over 15 years of experience.
We strive to provide a unique dining experience featuring high-quality, traditional Thai cuisine.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: ?
Plan daily food preparation and cooking activities based on the restaurant's menu and service requirements.
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Prepare and cook a range of traditional Thai dishes while maintaining consistent taste, quality and presentation.
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Monitor the quality of ingredients and finished dishes throughout preparation and service.
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Manage food supplies, monitor stock levels, and order stock and ingredients as required.
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Apply appropriate cooking techniques, and provide guidance to other kitchen staff on preparation and cooking procedures.
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Maintain and enforce high standards of food safety, hygiene and sanitation throughout the kitchen.
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Support kitchen operations during lunch and dinner service.
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Support the training and development of junior kitchen staff where required.
We welcome experience and skills in Asian-style cooking.
Relevant qualifications such as a Certificate III/IV in Commercial Cookery is required; a Diploma of Kitchen Management is highly regarded.
At least two years of relevant industry experience in a commercial kitchen setting is essential, as well as a Certificate of Hygiene and Food Safety.
Desirable skills and knowledge for the position include: ?
Wok & Pan Fry: Controlling high heat/flame and timing tosses for stir-frying and searing.
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Knife Handling: Precision cutting for garnishes, meats, and fast-paced prep work.
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Component Prep: Making authentic curry pastes, stocks, soups and sauces from scratch.
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Specialized Equipment: Operating steamers, rice cookers, and grillers.

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