Description:
The Client
The Buoys @ The Bay situated in Nelson Bay in NSW is a modern European restaurant. Renowned for its friendly staff, the venue offers a range of modern European dishes, catering to various tastes and dietary preferences.
They are currently looking for a Chef to join their team.
The Role
You will have the opportunity to work in a truly dynamic team with the chance to display your creativity in the dishes that you create.
This is a full time role with an annual salary set at $70,000 plus superannuation.
Duties will include:
- Plan, direct, and supervise the food preparation and cooking activities
- Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays
- Determine production schedules & staff requirements necessary to ensure delivery of services
- Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients
- Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
- Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing & presentation of food
- Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
- Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
- Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour, and overhead costs
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
- Meet with sales representatives in order to negotiate prices and order supplies
- Prepared and cook food of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
- Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
- Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers
- Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
- Check the quantity and quality of received products
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
- Record production and operational data on specified forms
Requirements
- Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality and tourism
- Minimum 4 years of experience as a Chef
- Must know how and have at least 4 years' experience in a commercial kitchen
- At least 4 years' experience of menu planning and new dish planning
- Food Handler's certification or equivalent is a plus
- Experience and knowledge in modern Australian cuisine
- Proven knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines
- Ability to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively
- Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating exceptional dishes.
- Passion for great food and presentation
- Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety
- Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team
- Experience in training kitchen staff
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Goods ordering and menu costing
- Stock control and wastage minimization
4 Apr 2024;
from:
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