Culinary Artist Wanted
We are seeking a skilled Culinary Artist to join our team on the Gold Coast, QLD.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and organising the preparation and cooking of food in dining establishments. They will monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation, discuss food preparation issues with managers and kitchen staff, and ensure that all food is cooked in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan menus, estimate food and labour costs, and order supplies.
* Set up kitchens with equipment, like knives, pans and scales.
* Study recipes and gather ingredients.
* Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality.
Additional Tasks:
* Delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
* Inform wait staff about daily specials.
* Hire, train, and supervise cooks and other food workers.
* Experiment with recipes and suggest changes.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
* Check freshness of food and ingredients.
Apart from technical skills, applicants should have excellent organisational and time management skills, as well as being proactive, flexible and able to multitask.