Comfort Inn All Seasons Ballina has its in house restaurant in Ballina that serves up up-to-date Australian cuisine and is looking for an experienced Chef to join their team.
The Role
This is for a full time role with an annual salary set at $77,000 plus superannuation, and will be based in Ballina in NSW.
Duties will include:
- Prepare a full range of menu items including seafood, poultry, red meats, vegetarian and vegan dishes.
- Cook starters such as arancini, bruschetta, garlic bread, seared scallops, and baked brie with precision.
- Grill premium meats including Scotch fillet, lamb cutlets, and Maryland chicken to the requested doneness.
- Assemble and cook burgers and tacos such as the Korean chicken burger, double smashed burger, and pork belly tacos.
- Cook pasta and risotto dishes like lamb ragù, Boscaiola, and pumpkin-spinach risotto to order.
- Create and plate desserts including tiramisu, chocolate pear cake, and apple crumble with proper garnishing.
- Prepare sauces and dressings including hollandaise, red wine jus, bourbon sauce, and ranch-gochujang.
- Oversee plating and presentation of all dishes to ensure consistency and visual appeal.
- Maintain kitchen hygiene, sanitisation, and compliance with all food safety regulations.
- Manage mise en place, daily prep, and proper storage of all ingredients and perishables.
- Prepare and cook children's meals such as creamy spaghetti, chicken tenders, and fish and chips.
- Support training and supervision of kitchen staff to maintain efficiency during peak service hours.
- Lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff across stations, ensuring proper mise en place, prep levels, and time‑efficient service during peak hours.
- Monitor food stock, implement portion control, and manage kitchen waste to ensure optimal cost‑efficiency without compromising on taste or presentation.
- Preparing food with knowledge of nutrition values of commodities and the effects of cooking on nutritional value of food.
- Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are meet
- Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
- Recruit and hire staff, including cooks and other kitchen workers.
- Supervise and coordinate activities of kitchen staff engaged in food preparation.
Requirements
- Certificate IV in commercial cookery or Diploma in Hospitality Management or other equivalent relevant qualification.
- Minimum 2 year of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen
- Must know how and have at least 2 year of experience in menu planning and new dish planning
- At least 2 year experience in dietary and nutritional planning
- At least 2 year experience preparing pasta and pasta sauces from scratch
- Must have at least 2 year of commercial experience in operating grill
- Passion for great food and presentation
- Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety
- Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team
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