Full-time Fixed Term role through to October 2028 as a Demi Chef at Patina at Customs House, our restaurant at Customs House.
Cook Grade 4 Load Rate ($64,329.50 plus super of up to 17%). Work alongside a passionate team at one of Brisbane's riverside heritage destinations.
About This Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Demi Chef to supervise the kitchen team, assisting the Executive and Sous Chef in maintaining high culinary standards and menu development.
Patina at Customs House is a modern and contemporary restaurant offering relaxed dining with an emphasis on paddock to plate philosophy, providing a unique shared dining experience overlooking the Brisbane River.
Staff are required to fulfill 38 hours per week across a seven-day roster, including some weekends and evenings.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a high standard of food production within Customs House and for outside catering.
- Maintain a hygienic and tidy work area, storage facilities, refrigerators, and the responsible use of all kitchen equipment.
- Execute catering events, including involvement in menu planning and implementation.
- Maintenance of mis en place for restaurant and events.
- Adherence to recipes.
- Supervise, train, and motivate junior staff.
- Assist the Executive Chef with day-to-day activities as required.
- Cost control - kitchen stock, produce ordering, assistance with stocktakes.
- Following all requirements in maintaining the Food Safety Plan.
- Ordering and receiving of goods, stock, produce, equipment, recording temperatures, stock storage, and stock rotation.
About You
The successful applicant will need to be a permanent Australian Resident or have a Visa with long-term current work rights in Australia, maintaining a high level of culinary service, with a positive attitude, and be a dedicated, professional team member.
- Completion of apprenticeship in cookery.
- Current BCC Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
- Strong knowledge of the production of a la carte and banquet foods.
- Positive knowledge of all kitchen procedures and operations.
- A genuine interest in and knowledge of food and current trends.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of workplace, health, and safety procedures in a kitchen.
- Knowledge of HACCP and BCC procedures regarding food, health, and safety procedures.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in the role of commis chef/demi chef in a similar establishment, as well as experience in staff supervision and training.
- A positive attitude and customer-driven focus.
- High standard of personal cleanliness.
- A commitment to excellence of product and service.
- Valid Driving License.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals. To apply, please upload your resume and a cover letter summarizing how your background aligns with the 'About You' section.
The University of Queensland is committed to a fair, equitable, and inclusive selection process. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential.
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📌 Demi Chef
🏢 The University of Queensland
📍 Brisbane City