Company Name: Jessica Enterprise Pty Ltd

Trading Name: Seymour Kebab House

ABN: **************

Position: Chef

Occupation Code: ANZSCO ******

Location: 1 Dragonfly Dr, Seymour, Victoria 3660, Australia

Salary Range: $77,000 to 82,000

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

About Business

Seymour Kebab House, operated by Jessica Enterprise Pty Ltd, is a food business located in Seymour, Victoria, serving customers with a range of kebabs and other menu items. The business focuses on food quality, customer service, and maintaining appropriate food safety and hygiene standards. We are seeking a skilled Chef to manage daily food preparation, cook menu items, monitor ingredient supplies, maintain consistent food quality, and support efficient kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and coordinate daily food preparation according to the menu, customer demand, and business requirements.
- Estimate ingredient quantities and kitchen labour requirements, monitor food costs, and arrange orders for fresh produce, meat, sauces, spices, and other kitchen supplies.
- Prepare, season, cook, and present kebabs and other menu items in accordance with established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards.
- Check the freshness of ingredients and assess the taste, texture, appearance, and consistency of dishes before they are served to customers.
- Coordinate with management, kitchen staff, and front-of-house employees to manage orders, address preparation issues, and ensure timely food service.
- Apply appropriate cooking methods and guide kitchen team members on food preparation techniques, recipe requirements, and portion control.
- Maintain cleanliness across food preparation areas, cooking equipment, utensils, and storage facilities in accordance with applicable food safety and hygiene standards.
- Monitor food storage temperatures, stock rotation, labelling, and safe handling procedures to minimise food wastage and maintain ingredient quality.
- Organise the safe cooling, storage, freezing,



and preservation of suitable food items in accordance with food safety requirements.
- Assist with the induction and training of kitchen staff, where required, on cooking procedures, safe food handling, and kitchen practices.
- Monitor kitchen stock levels, identify shortages, and help maintain adequate supplies to support uninterrupted business operations.
- Ensure food preparation and cooking activities comply with relevant workplace health and safety requirements and applicable food regulations.

Skills and Experience

- Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in a qualified kitchen or a similar food service environment.
- Sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, seasoning, and portion control.
- Ability to prepare and cook kebabs and other menu items while maintaining consistent quality and presentation.
- Knowledge of ingredient selection, stock management, food storage, and minimising food wastage.
- Understanding of food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and safe food-handling practices.
- Ability to organize kitchen activities, manage time effectively, and work efficiently during busy service periods.
- Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to coordinate with kitchen and service staff.
- Ability to guide and train other kitchen team members when required.

Qualifications

·Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or a higher qualification in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality, or a related field.

·At least three years of relevant work experience may substitute for formal qualifications, subject to applicable occupation requirements.

Working Conditions

·Work in a commercial kitchen environment at Seymour Kebab House, located at 1 Dragonfly Dr, Seymour, Victoria 3660.

·Prepare and cook food in accordance with the business menu, customer demand, and established quality standards.

·Coordinate with management and other kitchen and service staff to support smooth daily operations.

·Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in compliance with applicable food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.

·Availability to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, as required by business operations.

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