POSITION SUMMARY The key objective of this role is to ensure that the preparation and service of food is of the highest standard, provide guidance to the team and to teach others.
Follow set targets with food costs, kitchen wages, food safety and hygiene plus overall kitchen control.
Applicants must have experience in people management and be able to lead, support, and empower their staff.
The Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre chef will also ensure all staff are aware of all compliance and government regulations under the Victorian Food Act ****, the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code and any other required legislation, regulations, and standards.
This is a permanent, full-time role.
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There are no split shifts and no night work.
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Workdays are Wednesday through Sunday.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Cooking Duties Work to create menus and recipes reflecting the style and provenence of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape (BBCLT).
Plan and monitor ingredients requirements to meet production schedules.
Cost all menus to ensure all are within budget.
Monitor work quality, productivity of the members of the team to ensure that production requirements are met.
Purchase and manage stock.
Document recipes methods and work instuctions for kitchen staff to follow.
Create open communication with all areas to ensure the kitchen operation is aware of all daily functions, tours, lunch orders.
Have and maintain superior knowledge with regards to food products.
Deal with any problems that arise to maintain guests expectations at a high level.
Ensure stock ordering is completed successfully each week keeping within set budgets and upcoming bookings.
Process invoices in a timely manner to the finance department for processing.
Ensure stocktaking is undertaken each month as well as stock transfers.
Roster all kitchen staff to balance required days off with needs and demand.
Control kitchen wages within budget.
Advise management of equipment malfunction and ensure repairs are done quickly.
Ensure standards are met to HACCP guidelines.
Ensure compliance with and Food Safety guidelines including the appointment of a Food Safety Supervisor.
Ensure WHS is best practice.
Generic Duties Attend events and actively promote BBCLT and its products.
Maintain up to date product knowledge of the Aquaculture Centre, Budj Bim Cultural Landscape sites, and related activities.
Resolve visitor complaints to the visitor's satisfaction within your level of authority or escalate as needed.
Represent BBCLT in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Demonstrate your ability and willingness to work for and with team members at all times.
Maintain excellent grooming, personal hygiene and presentation standards.
Familiarise yourself with company philosophy, values, background and history.
Maintain the privacy of all company, visitor and employee information.
Ensure that all Workplace Health and Safety requirements for the company are adhered to.
Report any workplace hazards to your Manager.
Support the company in its endeavour to provide a safe workplace and be responsible for an appropriate outcome.
Ensure that all policies are adhered to within your department.
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Abide by reasonable instructions, company policies, regulations and common law.
Any other duties required by the General Manager or Operations Manager.
These key responsibilities and performance standards may be modified from time to time to ensure that the desired project outcomes are achieved.
Employee Risk Management Responsibilities (including OH as well as the broader Australian Aboriginal and Torres Islander community and their relationships with the broader Australian society in order to communicate effectively and sensitively with Gunditjmara and other stakeholders.
An understanding of GMTOAC