Full-Time Chef

Mount Pleasant, WA 6153

Salary $74,000 to $84,000 plus Superannuation

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitor and ensure the preparation, cooking and presentation of all dishes to an exceptional standard across all menus
• Ensure the authenticity of the cuisine is maintained as per specialities offered
• Assist in selecting and training staff to ensure smooth operations of the kitchen
• Influence and monitor food costs via portion control, waste minimisation and stock control
• Ensure food and labour costs are estimated appropriately, and stocks are ordered promptly
• Assist in menu review and provide suggestions in designing menus
• Ensure special dietary requirements, including allergy-related requests, are adhered to
• Actively maintain awareness of nutrition and healthy eating and provide feedback to Management on developing new recipes and Chef specials.
• Ensuring that all kitchen operations comply with food hygiene (HACCP) and safety regulations
• Ensure safe production measures and food safety guidelines are explained to kitchen staff and are adhered to.
• Liaise with front/floor staff to ensure prompt and efficient service standards are adhered to.
• Communicate relevant issues and concerns to relevant kitchen and floor staff, Managers and Directors promptly
• Working alongside the team in offering 'hands-on support and being operationally efficient in all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring maximum productivity and profitability

• We are looking for a qualified Chef with relevant industry qualifications such as Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery/Kitchen Management and Diploma of Hospitality or equivalent vocational qualifications.
• At least one year of full-time work experience as a Chef, with a Food Safety Certificate qualification and experience in Japanese cuisine highly desirable.

Candidates must be:

• Well, presented, punctual, hardworking and able to work well under pressure
• Be flexible with days of work, including weekdays and weekends
• Have excellent culinary skills
• Ability to work positively, proactively and safely alone as well as team-oriented and be able to work with other kitchen and restaurant staff
• Attention to strong standards of hygiene and adherence to food safety practices

Please send your CV to info@businessnest.com.au. Please include the job role title in your email.