Chef (351311)

JOB TITLE

Chef

JOB TYPE

Full time, ongoing

LOCATION

[Insert South Australian property address]

SUPERVISOR/MANAGER

Head Chef / F&B; Manager / General Manager, depending on seniority

ORG STRUCTURE MATCH

Head Chef; Sous Chef

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plan, prepare and cook meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and in-room dining services in accordance with the property's menus and service standards.

· Develop and review menu items in consultation with management, taking account of guest demand, food cost, seasonal availability and kitchen capacity.

· Prepare ingredients and cook dishes using appropriate commercial cooking techniques and equipment.

· Monitor the quality, portioning, temperature and presentation of food throughout preparation and service.

· Estimate food and ingredient requirements and assist with ordering, receiving, storage, stock rotation and waste reduction.

· Maintain food-safety, hygiene and sanitation standards throughout kitchen, storage and food-preparation areas.

· Coordinate kitchen workflow during service and provide direction and training to cooks,



stewards and other kitchen staff.

· Support preparation for functions, group bookings and periods of high occupancy.

· Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance, safety or operational issues.

· Accommodate reasonable dietary requirements and communicate menu availability and service issues to front-of-house staff.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications: Relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent qualifications/experience, subject to the applicable SA DAMA and visa requirements; required food-safety certification where applicable.

Experience: Relevant commercial kitchen experience, preferably in a hotel, resort, restaurant or comparable operation.

Skills:

· Commercial cooking and food preparation

· Menu planning and quality control

· Food-safety and kitchen hygiene

· Kitchen workflow and staff coordination

· Stock control and waste minimisation

Pay: $70,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef (Kingscote)
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