Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
The Exchange Hotel Kalgoorlie is looking for a Cook to work with our kitchen team and report or assist the Chef. Duties & Responsibilities: Demonstrate understanding of food preparation and production in the kitchen department, whilst taking direction from the Chef to ensure smooth operation of all kitchen duties.
Food Operations
* Ensures the consistency of all menu items regardless of time of day or period of service
* Day to day effective involvement in food operations
* Liaising with Chefs and kitchen team to ensure smooth delivery of food to guests
* Operation of kitchen equipment to achieve required results for a la carte and function service
* Work with the Chef to advance and improve current food operations
* Has understanding of stock control and works together with the kitchen team to minimize wastage
Venue Security & Compliance
* Understanding of venue access and security of food stock
* Maintenance of alarm codes, venue keys and other access requests
Safety
* Compliance and understanding of food safety policy and procedures (HACCP)
* Responsible for regular safety meetings with heads of departments present providing a forum for risks and hazards to be addressed and documented
* Follows kitchen systems, policies, and procedures on shift
Personal Presentation
* Presenting oneself in accordance with the venue's dress standards
* Responding to the requests to perform other tasks from time to time which contribute to the overall success of the venue's operations
* Maintaining service standards particularly during peak periods
* Maintain a "Can-do" attitude in the face of adversity
Performance Review
* Performance reviews with be part of your commitment to the position, regular scheduled and unscheduled check‐ins
Qualifications & Requirements
* All applicants must have at least 3 years of experience
* All relevant experience will be considered for the Cook role
* A positive, friendly, and enthusiastic attitude
* The ability to excel under pressure in a high-volume environment with excellent problem-solving skills
* Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship skills
* Attention to detail with a focus consistency
* We ask that you are open and honest in all dealings to the advantage of both you and the business
Salary
The Annual Salary range is from $70,000 to $100,000 commensurate to qualifications, skills, & experience.
About the Company
The Exchange Hotel is a historic landmark hotel in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia which now comprises the Wild West Saloon, Kalgoorlie's favourite front-bar and Paddy's Eat & Drink, a family friendly restaurant with modern pub menu. It is the centrepoint of entertainment in Kalgoorlie.
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