The Grove Kitchen + Bar is currently looking for great personalities to join our team. We are looking for a chef to join our team in Mount Cotton. Think you have what it takes, or know someone who does?
Applicants must be able to maintain the high standards of the company, can work as a member of a team, possess strong attention to detail and be able and willing to both follow procedures & policies while always searching for and working with others to implement ways to improve how we do things. We offer excellent working conditions, a supportive team environment and a positive team culture.
Duties and responsibilities
Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to;
* Setting up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and food scales
* Studying each recipe and gathering all necessary ingredients
* Cooking food on time
* Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
* Inform wait staff about daily specials
* Ensure appealing plate presentation
* Supervise Cooks and assist as needed
* Slightly modify recipes to meet customers' needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
* Monitor food stock and place orders
* Check the freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
* Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
* Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area
Responsibilities
* With minimal supervision, complete delegated catering tasks according to business policies and procedures.
* Adheres to all standard food preparation procedures and ensures all personal hygiene guidelines are adhered to.
* Follow the requirements of the Instructions Manual.
* Adhere to the Injury Risk Management program and guidelines.
* Able to quickly access and understand the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for every chemical in the food services area and pinpoint the ingredient, safety, PPE required and storage information within the SDS.
* Demonstrate a commitment to undertaking each task correctly and to your best ability.
Requirements and skills
* Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook.
* Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grills and pasta makers)
* Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques
* Leadership skills
* Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
* Excellent time management abilities
* Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
* Familiarity with sanitation regulations
* Culinary school diploma preferred
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Afternoon shift
* Evening shift
* Night shift
* Public holidays
* Rotating roster
* Weekend availability
Supplementary Pay:
* Bonus
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Do you possess the following?
A Passion for food.
Hands-on skills.
A passion for people.
Attention to detail.
Good at team building
Excellent communicator
Able to work a minimum of 38 hours per week
Please send your resume to