Chef

The Client

Vorea Polaris is a well-established restaurant that serves modern Australian meals. We are currently looking for an experienced Chef to join their team. The position will be at Vorea Polis located at 2-6 Copernicus Cres, Bundoora VIC 3083.

The Role

You will not only be able to hone your cooking skills and techniques, but you will also have the freedom to express yourself in the dishes you create.

• 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.
• Discussing food preparation issues with Manager and other kitchen staff.
• 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, considering 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.
• Upholding food safety and hygiene standards.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Obey Occupational Health and Safety and Food Hygiene procedures.

• Relevant qualifications at a level of Diploma in Hospitality.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• At least 2 years of experience in menu planning and dietary requirement meal preparation.
• Must always be very personable and a good team player to create harmony in the kitchen.
• Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team.
• Friendly and approachable