Position: Chef Position Type : Full-Time Salary: $79,000 plus superannuation per annum Location: Truganina VIC **** Our client is seeking an experienced Chef to join their Indian restaurant located in Truganina, Victoria.
Tasks required include: Ensure food is prepared to a consistently high standard.
Menu items are completed and delivered ensuring customer satisfaction.
Ensure all food is produced within budget requirements: minimising waste and costs.
Ensure hygiene standards are maintained at a sufficiently high level and an approved food safety plan is implemented.
Monitor and maintain all kitchen equipment in correct operating order.
Liaise with management to ensure consistency in product and materials.
Planning menus and specials Enforce nutrition and sanitation standards for kitchen operations.
Ensuring a high level of team performance Receiving and storing food to health dept requirements Attend meetings as required Prepare and cook high quality food according to menu guidelines and recipes.
Supervise members of the kitchen team who are responsible to you Help to create good communication between floor and kitchen staff ·Receive and account for suppliers and deliveries Assist with the training of staff, including any apprentices and trainees Follow correct hygienic food handling practices Follow the restaurants regular cleaning and waste disposal practices Use safe work practices and support others to use them Maintain kitchen equipment and plant in good condition Demonstrate sound teamwork / organisational skills Monitor revenue and cost performance Guarantee Quality Standards Practice cost controls Maintain the kitchen Complete administrative duties.
Requirements: Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Hospitality At least two (2) years of relevant experience as a Chef Prior experience in Indian Cuisine is a must.