Chaplins is a neighbourhood wine and tapas bar expanding on Lygon with an award-winning international head chef. We're seeking a skilled and skilled cook to join our team immediately.

This is a role for someone passionate about food, who wants to learn and work under an exceptional creative chef with a background in high end restaurants, and is willing to help build our tapas wine bar into the go-to place on Lygon.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and cook menu items to a consistently high standard

Manage daily food preparation, cleaning, organisation, and keep in line with hygiene in acccordance with food safety standards

Ensure all food is stored, labelled and rotated correctly, following FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures

Help monitor stock levels, and communicate shortages to management

Ensure all dishes are prepared and served in a timely manner during service

Follow food safety, allergen management and dietary requirement procedures.

Maintain kitchen equipment and report any faults, maintenance needs or safety concerns





Work collaboratively with fron/t-of-house staff and management to ensure smooth service.

Complete opening, closing and cleaning duties as required.

Follow workplace health and safety procedures and maintain a safe working workplace.

Assist with kitchen operations and other duties as reasonably required.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

Must be passionate about food

Must be open to learning

Enjoys a busy service

Ability to work in a small kitchen

Positive sense of humour

What we offer

Casual shifts with the opporutnity to grow with the business

Training and introduction to new culinary techniques

Inspiration to bring out creative juices, through proper guidance and collaboration

Support from engaged and approachable owners

Must be available Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturday nights and Sunday lunch and flexibility to functions.

Please apply with your résumé and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability.

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