Chef at OSSO Steak and Ribs

OSSO Steak & Ribs is Looking for a Chef

OSSO Steak & Ribs is looking for an individual who can work as a Full-time chef for the restaurant. The chef must be able to oversee a restaurant's kitchen by managing other members of the food preparation team, deciding what dishes to serve, and adjusting orders to meet guests' requests and needs.

The position includes assisting in preparation work but more often will be involved in cooking specialty dishes and designing menu items. You will also choose ingredients and design a menu based on availability, popularity, and demand. You must have a creative flair that allows you to create unique dishes with a focus on grilling that inspire guests to come back again to see what is new in the restaurant.

The work will be conducted in a fully functioning, very clean and organised kitchen. Applicants must have the ability to work well under pressure and time constraints, with knowledge of different varieties of foods and ingredients, communication skills, and the ability to accept criticism. It is also recommended that applicants have experience working with grills and cooking different meat using professional kitchen equipment.

Duties:

- Cooks and prepares guests' orders according to their preferences
- Employs food safety best practices and makes sure that all kitchen staff members do the same
- Acts with appropriate caution in a dangerous environment where there are knives and high-temperature surfaces including different grills
- Selects choice ingredients that will give dishes the best flavour and matches the restaurant cuisine
- Determines how much food to order and maintains an appropriate supply at the restaurant to prevent wastage
- Keeps up with trends in cooking and the restaurant business to ensure that guests have a positive experience
- Works quickly and accurately during busy periods, such as weekends and evenings
- Occasionally takes on extra duties, such as cleaning, when the kitchen is short-staffed, or the restaurant is particularly busy
- Takes direction and works with the restaurant's administrative team
Requirements

OSSO is an exciting and innovative venue that requires a passionate chef to join the team. Offering an interactive, family friendly experience to our guests, the ideal candidate will possess;

- Relevant qualifications required however; 3 years of relevant experience may substitute for the qualifications.
- Have at least 3 years of experience as a chef;
- Kitchen experience in multiple sections of the operations
- High attention to detail and presentation of dishes
- Excellent time management & communication skills including interpersonal skills to speak to other staff
- Ability to work a flexible roster with changing shift times
- Understanding of Food Safety and hygiene with compliance with Work Health and Safety regulations
- Passion and a drive for excellence
- Grill/Pan/Ladder section experience is recommended and beneficial to the role
- Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply

Job Types: Full-time

Salary: $62,000 per year

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 – $62,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Penrith, NSW 2750: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:

Chef: 3 years (Required)
Work Authorisation:

Australia (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 – $62,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Penrith, NSW 2750: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:

Chef: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:

Australia (Preferred)