Slainte Mhath (QLD) Pty Ltd trading as Ollies Italian

It's your chance to join Ollie's kitchen brigade, bringing your skills and expertise to create and deliver exceptional culinary offering for all patrons.

We're looking for an experienced full time Chef with great work ethic, passion and strong knowledge in all areas of Modern Italian cuisine! Your hands on approach will see you be a successful team player. Working closely with both back and front of house your communication skills will be exceptional.

This full time role is an equally rewarding and challenging position.

Required Skills
Managing a section within the kitchen
Preparing, seasoning, cooking and plating dishes as per the recipes in a timely manner
Prepping ingredients across all areas in the kitchen
Ensuring menu comprehension across the restaurant
Plating all dishes in appropriate portions as per menu card photos as well as including any sides, gravies, sauces and garnishes as per the kitchen docket.
Planning menus in consultation with the team
Arranging the stock order list and assist in purchasing and pricing of food if required
Consistent monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation




Discussing and assisting with the correction of food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting staff
Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
Explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
Assisting with the selection and training of staff
Maintaining records of stock levels and ensuring food wastage is at a minimum
Ensuring kitchen area and equipment complies with health regulations and are clean, functional and of suitable appearance
Experience regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
Systematically logging fridge and freezer temperatures as well as ensuring food is stored appropriately to exceed food safety guidelines
Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff of all levels
Team focused and passionate about the industry solutions driven and flexible

Experience/Availability
3+ years' Chef experience or relevant qualifications
Experience in a 7 day a la carte operation
Available to work full-time

Salary Range: $79,500-$82,000 ALL APPLICATIONS ARE TREATED AS PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

Pay: $79,500.00 – $82,000.00 per year

Advantages
Employee discount

Work Location: In person

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