Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

DLHA COLLECTIVE PTY LTD COAST AND CLOVER BISTRO is seeking experienced Chef de Partie and Cook applicants to join our kitchen team in South West Rocks NSW. The successful applicants will be responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting quality dishes, supporting daily kitchen operations, maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene, and working closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth and effective service. Applicants should have relevant commercial cookery qualifications, strong cooking skills and experience working in a fast-paced and quality-driven kitchen environment.

Benefits

- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Supportive work environment
- Training and development opportunities
- Work-life balance

Task & responsibilities

- Prepare, season and cook a variety of dishes according to menu and business standards.
- Inspect ingredients and food products to ensure quality, freshness and suitability for preparation.
- Monitor the quality of dishes throughout preparation, cooking and presentation.
- Regulate and monitor the temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment.
- Portion meals and arrange dishes with appropriate sauces, garnishes and accompaniments.
- Assist with planning menus and estimating food requirements based on customer demand and operational needs.
- Assist with estimating food costs and monitoring ingredient usage and wastage.
- Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering food supplies and kitchen ingredients.
- Store food correctly in temperature-controlled facilities and follow appropriate stock rotation procedures.
- Prepare meals to meet special dietary requirements where required.




- Discuss food preparation and service matters with senior chefs, kitchen staff, management and front-of-house staff.
- Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance on food preparation and cooking procedures where required.
- Maintain consistent portioning, plating and presentation standards.
- Ensure food is prepared efficiently and served on time during busy service periods.
- Explain, follow and enforce food hygiene, food safety and kitchen cleanliness requirements.
- Maintain kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
- Assist with training and supporting junior kitchen staff or apprentices where required.
- Work cooperatively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.

Qualification & experience

- Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or higher, or a related discipline, is required.
- Minimum 1 year of proven experience in a quick-paced and quality-driven kitchen environment.

Passionate about cooking and delivering high-quality food. Punctual, reliable and hard-working. Enthusiastic and willing to learn.

Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure during busy service periods. Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills. Team player with a positive attitude and a strong commitment to teamwork.

About Company COAST AND CLOVER BISTRO is located at South West Rocks NSW 2431 and is operated by DLHA COLLECTIVE PTY LTD . The business provides a professional hospitality environment focused on quality food, consistent service and teamwork. We value reliability, professionalism and maintaining high standards across our kitchen and customer service operations.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $80000-82000

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