Chef / Chef
Primary Purpose of Position:
· Provide and ensure the highest standard of customer service to all Club Patrons and staff by performing duties in a highly efficient, effective & professional manner
· Ensuring all patrons are met in a friendly, safe and comfortable environment when visiting or holding a function at the club Bistro.
· Other duties such as assistance with coordination of functions.
Employment Conditions
Supervisor: Shift Supervisor/s
Grading: Leeton Soldiers Club modern award system – minimum Grade 3
Grade will depend on qualifications and experience.
Probationary Period: Your employment with the Leeton Soldiers Club is subject to a probationary period of three (3) months from your date of commencement. LSC will review your performance during the probationary period and if satisfactory, employment will be confirmed. Leeton Soldiers Club reserves the right to terminate your employment in the event of your performance being assessed as unsatisfactory.
Superannuation: In accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee Legislation.
Payment of wages: Paid weekly by direct credit into own banking institution.
Duties of the position will require flexibility in relation to working over a seven-day roster including weekends and public holidays.
A minimum of two hours will be paid in accordance with the modern award system.
Fitness for work: Employees should declare any health related issues or illnesses that may impact on their ability to perform this role.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
* Withstand long periods on his/her feet
* Bend
* Kneel
* Reach and grasp
* Repetitively lift items
All employees of the Leeton Soldiers Club are to take reasonable care for his/her own safety.
Work, Health & Safety: All employees must adhere to LSC's Health & Safety Rules, Regulations, procedures and policies.
All LSC facilities have a "smoke free environment" whereupon smoking and/or E-cigarettes within such facilities and vehicles is not permitted. Any staff wishing to smoke must utilise the staff smoking area only.
Qualifications and Experience:
· Demonstrated, previous experience as a Chef/kitchen hand working in a fast-paced kitchen in a Club, Hotel, Restaurant or café.
· It is mandatory to possess and maintain a current driver's licence. Failure to retain such a licence could be grounds for instant dismissal.
· It is mandatory to possess and maintain a current Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Serve patrons in an efficient & timely manner whilst being courteous and polite
· Ensure meals and beverages are prepared and served in a consistent manner
· Assist with menu creations and costings to deliver quality meals
· Oversee the plating and catering requirements at functions of varying sizes as required
· Assist in completing the monthly stocktake
· Ensure that food safety measures are adhered to by keeping work spaces and benches clean at all times.
· Reporting any issues or concerns immediately to supervisors
· Assisting in the restocking of fridges/freezers, making sure stock is rotated
Selection Criteria:
Essential:
· Qualifications & experience as stated above
· Well-developed verbal & written communication skills with the ability to work with both internal and external customers
· Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes whilst managing numerous projects at once.
· Demonstrated ability to work cohesively within a team and assist in managing a diverse work unit during functions
Performance Criteria:
Our kitchen positions are highly regarded and form an integral part of the overall Club's operation. It is most imperative that all parties are able to have a professional and honest approach on all issues related to functions and catering.
All roles within the Leeton Soldiers Club are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of their capabilities, including but not limited to:
· Attend training and continuous development opportunities as required.
· Assist with service in the bar, bistro & reception areas as required
· Maintain an excellent level of attendance and punctuality
· Strict adherence to any WHS processes, procedures and policies including the reporting of any hazards, incidents and/or injuries
· Be courteous to the general public at all times. No comments on Club matters are to be made to the general public. Refer any such matters to the Club Secretary Manager
· Always be supportive of management policies with regards to our Vision & Values.
· Become "one of the team" and maintain a realistic level of harmony within the workplace
· Carry out all operations efficiently and ensure that there is minimal wastage in materials and labour
· Maintain a high level of performance
· Maintain customer confidentiality.
Organisational Relationships:
Reports to: Shift Supervisors / Operations Manager
Internal Liaisons: Operations Manager, Function Coordinator, Secretary Manager, Board of Directors, Supervisors, bar & bistro staff, Chefs & kitchen staff, Administration & Finance staff, Maintenance staff, Cellarman, Greenkeeper, Cleaners and sub-clubs.
External Liaisons: Service Clubs and sporting groups, Club patrons, tradesman, Entertainers, Suppliers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person