About the business and the role

Porters Plainland Hotel is a familiar landmark on the Warrego Highway just an hour's drive from Brisbane, in Queensland's beautiful Lockyer Valley and was awarded Best Regional Hotel of the Year at the 2021 Queensland Hotel's Association Awards.

Offering award winning dining and bar facilities, a 17 room motel, function rooms, 34 pokies, Keno, TAB and two Bottlemart retail stores, this family run Hotel is a thriving business employing over 140 staff.

About the role

We are seeking a qualified full time Chef to join our brilliant team of chefs. If you are interested in furthering your cooking career in a busy, productive and award winning kitchen, have an outstanding work ethic and are passionate about food we would love to hear from you.

Weeknight and weekend work essential. In return, we provide a great working workplace and opportunities for development and career progression.

Skills and experience

- Diploma level qualification is desirable
- The candidate must have relevant experience
- Friendly, positive & approachable attitude
- Well presented & motivated
- Able to work unsupervised under pressure

Roles & Responsibilities

- Demonstrating culinary techniques and providing guidance on cooking procedures to junior chefs and kitchen staff
- Preparing, seasoning, and cooking food according to the à la carte menu,



accommodating dietary requirements as needed
- Accurately estimating food and labour costs to maintain profitability and stay within budget
- Ensuring that occupational health and safety standards are consistently maintained by the kitchen staff
- Selecting and training kitchen staff in food preparation techniques, safety protocols, and hygiene standards
- Designing and planning menus that reflect the restaurant's theme, seasonal availability, and customer preferences
- Employing freezing and preservation techniques to keep food fresh and reduce waste
- Collaborating closely with managers, dietitians, kitchen staff, and waitstaff to address operational, nutritional, and customer service needs for efficient and high-quality food service
- Introducing innovative cooking techniques, recipes, and menu items to elevate our culinary offerings
- Ordering food supplies while managing inventory levels to ensure timely deliveries
- Monitoring the quality of dishes throughout all stages of preparation and presentation to guarantee consistency and adherence to standards

To apply

Please apply via the link below.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $79,423.00 per year

Benefits:

- Employee discount

Education:

- Certificate I - IV (Preferred)

Experience:

- Kitchen: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Qualified Chef (Plainland)
🏢 Porters Plainland Hotel
📍 Plainland