Choofas Smokehouse & Seafood is a long-established restaurant and bar with a unique vibe located in the heart of Coolangatta QLD, offering a combination of locally sourced Fresh and Cooked Seafood, American Style BBQ Meats, Steaks, Ribs, Wings, Chicken, Burgers and Salads, specialising in Australian Angus and Wagyu Steaks.
We are building a new kitchen team at Choofas and require a Chef, fulltime or casual, experienced with Seafood and Chargrilled Steaks to join our team. Working with our new Head Chef, have the satisfaction of knowing you can make a difference to the long term success of the business.
ABOUT THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Preparation, cooking and presentation of meals in a timely, consistent and professional manner.
* Monitor plate presentation and portion sizes to ensure quality and consistency.
* Food ordering and stocking the kitchen, ensuring inventory of perishables and supplies are at minimum levels, but sufficient to meet forecasted business levels.
* Ensure prep levels are maintained to appropriate levels for service.
* Monitor wastage whilst maintaining the highest quality standards.
* Setup and pack down of the kitchen, ensuring the highest quality of hygiene standards.
* Compliance with work safe and work place health and safety procedures.
* Communicate with all colleagues and suppliers in a respectful, timely and respectful manner.
* Be part of a committed team of people in a fast-paced kitchen providing back-up support to all positions as required.
SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS REQUIRED:
* Minimum of 2 years experience in a comparable business in a busy kitchen with extensive experience in chargrill and seafood.
* Ability to work in Australia without any restrictions.
* Must be available to work on weekdays, weekends and some public holiday.
* Current certification in food safety and handling, as required under the QLD Food Safety Supervisor guidelines or attain certification within 30 days of employment.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
* Possess a positive can do attitude whilst at times working in a high pressure environment.
* High standard of personal presentation as well as moral and ethical standards, encouraging the same of others.