Job Description
Salary:$80,028 + superannuation per annum
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Location: Shop 3, Level 1, 341 Mains Rd, Market Square, Sunnybank, QLD, ****
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About the Business
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Kusuka Corner is an Indonesian-inspired restaurant located at Shop 3, Level 1, 341 Mains Road, Market Square, Sunnybank, QLD. The restaurant offers a diverse menu of contemporary Indonesian dishes with modern Australian and Asian influences. Our menu features a wide range of rice and noodle dishes, grilled and fried meats, soups, traditional snacks, house-made sambals and creative beverages.
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The restaurant provides a warm and welcoming dining environment for families, friends and other guests. We are committed to delivering high-quality food made with fresh ingredients and prepared and cooked by our chefs each day.
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About the Position
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At Kusuka Corner, the Chef position plays an essential role in the daily operation of the kitchen. The position is responsible for planning and organising food preparation, preparing and cooking a diverse range of dishes, and maintaining consistent quality, flavour and presentation. It also covers menu planning, stock control, food safety compliance and the efficient day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
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Reporting to: This role reports directly to the Restaurant Manager.
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Tasks and Responsibilities
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Preparing and cooking a diverse range of menu items, including Indonesian-inspired rice and noodle dishes, soups, grilled and fried meats, snacks and accompaniments.
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Coordinating daily food preparation schedules and kitchen workflow to ensure dishes are prepared efficiently and served promptly.
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Checking the quality, flavour, portion size and presentation of dishes throughout preparation and service to maintain consistent restaurant standards.
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Managing portion control and the effective use of ingredients to minimise food waste while maintaining the restaurant's quality and presentation standards.
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Explaining, implementing and enforcing food hygiene, safe food handling, allergen management and kitchen sanitation requirements.
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Applying suitable freezing and preservation methods to ingredients and house-made food components where required to maintain freshness, quality and food safety.
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Working closely with management, kitchen and front-of-house staff to address food preparation, dietary and service-related matters.
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Demonstrating preparation and cooking techniques and guiding kitchen staff in the correct methods for producing the restaurant's dishes, sambals, sauces and marinades.
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Assisting with the selection, induction and training of kitchen employees to maintain consistent cooking procedures and service standards.
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Developing and reviewing menus featuring Kusuka Corner's contemporary Indonesian dishes, estimating food and labour costs,



and coordinating the ordering of ingredients and kitchen supplies.
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Qualifications, education, experience and abilities required:
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Qualifications, education requirements
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An AQF Diploma or higher qualification in Hospitality Management or a closely related field. A relevant Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or Commercial Cookery is also highly regarded.
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Experience requirements
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At least two years of relevant full-time equivalent experience as a Chef in a commercial restaurant kitchen.
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Demonstrated experience preparing Indonesian or comparable Southeast Asian cuisine, together with Western or fusion-style dishes, including rice and noodle dishes, curries, grilled and fried dishes, sambals, sauces and marinades.
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Experience preparing dishes, sambals, sauces and marinades from scratch using fresh ingredients.
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Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, stock rotation and kitchen operating procedures.
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Ability to maintain consistent food quality, portion control and presentation during busy service periods.
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Demonstrated experience in menu planning, food costing, stock control and ordering.
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Ability to work effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
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Hours:
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The employee's ordinary hours of work are 38 hours each week, including allowed meal and refreshment breaks.
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Note:
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Applicants must have full-time work rights in Australia.
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📌 Chef (Queensland)
🏢 Kusuka Corner
📍 Queensland