Placed.au is looking for a full time Chef for our client in Modbury, South Australia. This role is responsible for studying recipes, setting up menus, preparing high-quality dishes, and managing day-to-day kitchen operations.

Job Description

-Collaborate with other Chefs and directors to design, develop and prepare diverse menu plans and craft recent recipes ensuring they remain in line with budgetary constraints.

-Manage day-to-day general cooking duties and kitchen operations.

-Ensure all menu items are prepared consistently in terms of portion size, taste and appearance, upholding the restaurants culinary standards.

-Explore and experiment with new recipes, regularly updating menus to align with current culinary trends and customer preferences. Supervise all aspects of food preparation, ensuring high standards of quality and consistency.

-Monitor food costs and manage stock control, including taking inventory of food and equipment supplies and handling purchase orders.

-Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations, maintaining clean, organized, and safe work environments at all times.

-Lead, manage and train junior kitchen staff,



fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

-Oversee the receiving, storing, and rotation of stock to ensure optimal freshness and minimize waste.

-Gather feedback on food and service quality, promptly addressing and resolving customer issues and complaints.

Qualifications / Attributes

-Must hold a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or at least three (3) years of relevant work experience may substitute for the formal qualification.

-Must possess at least two (2) years of relevant work experience.

-Ability to multitask and effectively prioritise tasks.

-Strong menu planning and recipe development skills.

-Ability to maintain consistency in portion size, taste and presentation.

-Sound understanding of food costs, stock control and inventory management.

-Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene.

-Ability to lead, manage and train junior kitchen staff.

-Solid communication and teamwork skills.

-Ability to address customer feedback and resolve food and service issues professionally.

📌 Chef Adelaide
🏢 Placed.au
📍 Adelaide