Overview
The Client Comfort Inn All Seasons Ballina has its in house restaurant in Ballina that serves modern Australian cuisine and is looking for an experienced Chef to join the team. This full‑time position is based in Ballina, NSW with an annual salary of $77,000 plus superannuation.
Responsibilities
* 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 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 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 and time‑efficient service during peak hours.
* Monitor food stock, implement portion control, manage kitchen waste and maintain cost efficiency.
* Check the quality of raw and cooked food products and monitor sanitation practices to ensure standards are met.
* Recruit and hire staff, including cooks and other kitchen workers.
* Supervise and coordinate activities of kitchen staff engaged in food preparation.
Qualifications
* Certificate IV in commercial cookery or Diploma in Hospitality Management or other equivalent relevant qualification.
* Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
* At least 2 years of experience in menu planning and new dish planning.
* At least 2 years of experience in dietary and nutritional planning.
* At least 2 years of experience preparing pasta and pasta sauces from scratch.
* At least 2 years of commercial experience operating a grill.
* Passion for great food and presentation.
* Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety.
* Experience in kitchen operations, team management and training of kitchen staff.
* Ability to work well under pressure.
* Experience with goods ordering, menu costing, stock control and wastage minimisation.
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