Job Description
Position: Chef Position Type: Full Time
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Salary: $85,000 - $87,000 p/a plus Super
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Employer Name: WARIS AND AMBER PTY LTD - t/a SHOWGROUND EATERY
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A.B.N.: **************
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Job Location: Shop 8, 2 Mandala Parade, Castle Hill, NSW, ****, AUSTRALIA
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Advertising Period: 28 days - 9 Sep **** > 7 Oct ****
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Summary Our client is seeking to add an experienced Chef to the kitchen team at Showground Eatery, a welcoming and contemporary dining venue in Castle Hill. The restaurant offers a diverse menu influenced by Italian, Middle Eastern and modern café cuisine, with a robust focus on fresh ingredients, consistent quality, appealing presentation and providing customers with an enjoyable dining experience.
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Typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
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Plan and organise the preparation and cooking of meals across the restaurant menu.
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Prepare and cook high-quality dishes in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards.
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Monitor food quality throughout preparation, cooking and final presentation before service.
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Assist with menu planning and development of seasonal and contemporary dishes.
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Estimate food requirements and assist with controlling food and labour costs.
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Order ingredients and food supplies to maintain appropriate kitchen stock levels.
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Check the freshness, quality and suitability of ingredients before preparation and service.
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Coordinate food preparation activities to support efficient service during busy dining periods.
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Discuss food preparation and service requirements with management and front-of-house staff.
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Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance on food preparation procedures to kitchen staff.
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Maintain consistent portion sizes, presentation standards and quality across all prepared dishes.
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Ensure food safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements are followed throughout kitchen operations.
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Maintain clean, organised and safe kitchen work areas, equipment and food storage facilities.
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Assist with training and supervising kitchen staff in preparation, cooking and hygiene procedures.
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Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:
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Minimum 12 months' relevant experience working as a Chef in a busy commercial restaurant kitchen.
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Demonstrated experience preparing Italian and modern Australian dishes, including pasta, pizza, meat and contemporary café-style meals.
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Experience preparing and cooking wood-fired pizza, pasta dishes and traditional Italian-style sauces would be highly regarded.
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Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, portion control and professional presentation across a diverse restaurant menu.
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Ability to maintain consistent food quality and presentation during high-volume breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
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