The Client
Queenie's Café is a popular modern Australian café restaurant in Mawson ACT.
They run a busy, high-standards kitchen with a passionate team.
They are looking to hire a full-time Chef to join their team.
The Client
Queenie's Café is a popular modern Australian café restaurant in Mawson ACT.
They run a busy, high-standards kitchen with a passionate team.
They are looking to hire a full time Chef to join their team.
The Role
You'll take a lead role in day-to-day kitchen operations such as planning and delivering our menu, maintaining consistent quality across every service, and developing the team around you.
It's a genuine opportunity to grow with an established business and play a key part in its continued success.
This is a full time role with an annual salary set between $80,000 to $82,000 plus superannuation.
Responsibilities
Plan menus and organise the preparation and cooking of food for our dining operations
Estimate food and labour costs when planning menu items and service requirements
Order supplies and monitor stock so sufficient ingredients are available for preparation and service
Prepare and cook food using appropriate ingredients, methods and equipment in line with menu requirements
Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation - consistency, portioning, flavour and presentation
Discuss food preparation and service issues with management, dietitians, and kitchen and waiting staff
Demonstrate food preparation and cooking techniques and advise other kitchen staff on cooking procedures
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train and supervise kitchen staff
Freeze and preserve foods correctly to maintain quality and minimise wastage
Explain and enforce food hygiene, safety and sanitation standards across preparation, cooking, storage and work areas
Coordinate preparation and cooking so dishes are delivered on time and to a consistent standard throughout service.
Requirements
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or equivalent qualification
Minimum 12 months of experience as a Chef
Must have at least 12 months of experience in cooking over grill
At least 12 months experience in protein marination, spice rubs, grilling, braising, slow cooking, searing, frying, slicing, and portion control
At least 12 months experience managing mise en place, batch preparation, holding temperatures, prep lists, service sequencing, and made to order execution
At least 12 months of menu planning experience, and know how to create new recipes and design menu according to budget
Must know how to work with dietary requirements such as vegan, and gluten free food preparation techniques
Must be able to work with variety of proteins including beef, pork, seafood
Experience in adherence to recipe & portion control, as well as ordering and stock control
Ability to follow instruction & take direction
Excellent time management and attention to detail
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Be available to work on weekends to deal with many customers
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