Job Description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

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Job Description

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Placed.au is looking for a full-time Chef for our client in Caulfield East, Victoria. This role is responsible for creating and developing menus, preparing and cooking food to a high standard, maintaining consistent food quality and presentation, supporting and training kitchen staff, and ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operations.

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- Create and develop cutting-edge menu, reviewing pricing, portion sizes and cost of ingredients to maximise profitability and value for money.
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- Ensure the quality and consistency of meals served, maintaining high standards of taste and presentation.
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- Train and mentor junior kitchen staff in culinary techniques, cooking methods and food safety practices.
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- Cook, prepare and deliver food items in a timely manner, ensuring they meet customer expectations and are prepared in accordance with restaurant standards.
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- Assist other kitchen staff throughout the food preparation process to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen and the timely service of food.
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- Maintain strict hygiene standards in the kitchen, adhering to relevant health regulations and food safety guidelines.
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- Monitor inventory levels of food and supplies, placing orders to replenish stock as required.
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- Inspect food storage areas to ensure proper stock rotation, labelling and storage conditions of ingredients to minimise wastage and spoilage.
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- Address customer complaints or concerns regarding food quality, taste or service promptly and professionally.
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- Ensure kitchen equipment is regularly inspected and maintained, arranging for repairs or replacements as necessary.
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Qualifications / Attributes

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- Must hold a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or at least three (3) years of relevant work experience may substitute for the formal qualification.
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- Must possess at least three (3) years of relevant work experience as a Chef or in a similar commercial kitchen role.
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- Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food preparation and cooking methods.
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- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative menus while considering pricing, portion sizes, ingredient costs, and profitability.
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- Strong understanding of food quality, presentation, consistency, and customer expectations.
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- Ability to train and mentor junior kitchen staff in culinary techniques, cooking methods, and food safety practices.
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- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
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- Knowledge of food hygiene, health regulations, food safety, stock rotation, labelling, and appropriate food storage practices.
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- Ability to monitor inventory, manage food supplies, and minimise wastage and spoilage.
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- Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work collaboratively with kitchen staff.
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- Ability to address customer concerns regarding food quality, taste, or service professionally.
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- Ability to inspect and maintain kitchen equipment and arrange repairs or replacements when required.
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Salary Range $75,000 – $90,000 per annum excluding superannuation.

📌 Chef (Victoria)
🏢 Placed Australia
📍 Victoria