Chef - Sydney

Kidd & Co Group Pty Ltd in Wollongong NSW, is seeking an experienced, dedicated and qualified full-time Chef to join their dynamic team.

1. GUEST EXPERIENCE

• Following direction from Head/Sous Chef on food narrative, menu items, specials and trends applicable to our narrative
• Assists in tastings throughout the menu creation process.
• Ensures all equipment and crockery related to cooking is used appropriately.
• Once menus are completed, supporting Head/Sous Chef in ensuring menu is prepared as per prep lists and recipe cards, etc.
• Takes on board staff and guest feedback delivered by the head/sous chef to constantly improve and evolve.

1. BUSINESS ACUMEN & BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

• Assist the Head/Sous Chef to ensure all stock is ordered, received, stored and managed in line with WHS, temperature and rotation requirements.
• Assists Head/Sous Chef in managing menu costings in line with profit margins, narrative, COG Sand competitiveness.
• Assist the Head/Sous Chef in managing minimisation of wastage throughout the kitchen
• Assist the Head/Sous Chef in completing accurate stock counts.
• Ensure proper use of kitchen equipment and consistently use all required PPE.•Ensures all recipes (including specials) and necessary equipment are used correctly for service execution.
• Ensure all kitchen prep and close down tasks are followed and conducted in a timely efficient manner
• Work in different sections efficiently & ensuring consistency
• Ensures presentation, taste, temperature, freshness and quality of dishes presented to the headchef are maintained.

1. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP

• Contributes to performance reviews and follows recommended actions.
• Be involved in induction and ongoing training.
• Coordinates own growth/development with Head Chef.
• Executing daily operations and giving feedback to improve performance
• Involved in training, developing and collaborates with head chefs to aid in their growth

• You love what you do.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive in your approach.
• A strong communicator who can positively and productively influence outcomes.•A people person who enjoys engaging with the team and guests to deliver positive outcomes.
• A hunger to learn, develop and improve in all that you do.
• Able give and receive feedback in a constructive manner.

A remuneration package between $70,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year plus superannuation will be negotiated depending on skills and experience.