Job Position - Chef

We're helping one of our clients to hire chefs at their busy restaurant in Geelong West. The aim would be to deliver a consistent dining experience that ensures our customers are satisfied with their meal experience every time, so we can maintain a healthy repeat customer base.

Roles and Responsibilities

- Planning and revisions for functions and specials menu items considering all feedback from customers and by reference to sales volumes of specific dishes.
- Demonstrating cooking techniques to other/less expert kitchen staff as required and specifically the role of cook.
- Effectively mentoring relevant kitchen staff to ensure they have relevant skills to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Monitoring dish preparation of more junior cooking staff including any trainee cooks and apprentices.
- Cooking and preparing meals to agreed standards.
- Maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety throughout all kitchen areas at all times.
- Creating a harmonious work environment amongst all staff.
- Ensuring all aspects of work, health and safety and operational procedures are always followed, including for suppliers.
- Managing OHS risks and keeping accurate records of all OHS matters.
- Setting appropriate budgets in accordance with parameters agreed by the business owners in relation to menu items over which the role has responsibilities.




- Estimate food purchasing requirements to optimise profitability while ensuring we can cater to varying seasonal demands and not run out of food.
- Meeting or exceeding agreed budgets whilst maintaining the highest standards for consistency, quality, food production, presentation, and service.
- Ensuring ongoing compliance with legislation including HACCP requirements and established business policies and procedures.
- Minimising food costs, waste, and theft.
- Other key performance indicators will be set from time to time as agreed, considering Management and business objectives.

Qualifications required

- Trade qualified to Diploma in Cookery or higher.
- Experience in menu planning and costing.
- Previous experience of at least 3 years as a Chef.

Essential Skills and abilities

- A passion for producing consistent high-quality meals.
- Excellent knowledge and experience in all basic techniques and styles.
- A strong background in utilising fresh local ingredients.
- Knowledge of all food safety standards.
- A good understanding of all financials running a kitchen.
- A professional attitude in the kitchen at all times.
- A love and passion for developing great nutritious food.
- Ability to work in a quick-paced environment.

Salary

Attractive Salary between $78,000 to $81,000 per annum plus superannuation.

📌 Chef (Geelong West)
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📍 Geelong West