Employment Type: Full time

Salary: $75000-$85000

Location: Clyde North

Our Client, Fork & Fable Cafe is looking for a Chef who will be responsible for the end-to-end management of kitchen operations, including menu execution, food quality control, sta?

supervision, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

- Food Preparation and Service Execution
- Prepare and cook a wide variety of menu items including:

o Breakfast and gourmet dishes o Main meals such as steak, pork, seafood, and pasta o Appetisers, salads, and desserts

- Ensure all dishes are produced in accordance with established recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards
- Manage high-volume service periods while maintaining consistency and plating quality
- Menu Planning and Development
- Contribute to the design and periodic update of menus reflecting:

o Seasonal availability of ingredients o Customer preferences and dining trends o Balance between café-style and premium dining offerings

- Develop new dishes that align with the restaurant’s creative and story-driven food philosophy(forkandfablecafe.com)

3.

Kitchen Operations

Management

- Oversee daily kitchen operations, including task allocation,



service coordination and workflow efficiency between sections
- Monitor food preparation processes to ensure consistency across all services
- Ensure the cleanliness and organisation of all kitchen areas
- Monitor stock levels and order supplies while minimising wastage through proper portion control and stock rotation (FIFO)

4.

Quality

Control and Compliance

- Ensure all food meets quality standards in taste, temperature, and presentation
- Maintain strict compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
- Conduct regular checks on food storage, handling, and labelling

6.

Staff

Supervision and Training

- Supervise and train staff on food preparation techniques, hygiene practices, and presentation standards
- Ensure staff adhere to workplace safety and operational procedures

Skills and Experience Required

- Certificate IV or higher relevant qualification.
- At least 1 year of experience working as a chef in fast paced dining establishment.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Able to work independently without supervision
- Leadership and team management capability

Salary Range: $75,000 to 85,000

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