Chef

Family owned business in the heart of Lakemba needs an experience chef looking for a highly motivated individual who has a passion for cooking & able to work in a fast paced restaurant. Must be available for weekends.
It has been operating for 12 years and is a well know operator in the area. We have an exciting new opportunity for a qualified Chef to join our vibrant, dynamic team on a full-time basis. Sponsorship Visa offer will be available.
You will be responsible for the following duties on a daily basis:
Managing the kitchen and supervising kitchen staff
Preparing and cooking all menu items
Creating recipes and demonstrating techniques to cook staff in the kitchen
Menu design for meals served for breakfast and lunch
Menu management, including ingredient inventory and ordering of stock
Supervising and overseeing cook staff in the kitchen during service
Managing the presentation of meals and quality of meals served in the dining areas
Training of staff in cooking techniques and new recipes
Assisting with cook staff recruitment, including partaking in the interview process
Managing food quality in storage, including fridges, cool rooms
Mitigating food wastage, maximising yield from food products
Maintaining personal equipment; knives and uniforms
Adhering to our Food Preparation, Handling and Storage Policy
Maintaining Occupational, Health and Safety (OH&S) practices in the kitchen
Attending and participating in restaurant staff meetings
Required skills and attributes:
At least 3 years of experience as a chef managing a kitchen
Diploma in a relevant field
Ability to lead a team
Well developed communication skills and fluent in English
Type: Full-time, Pay: $73,500.00 – $75,000.00 per year+Super
Schedule: Weekdays, Weekends, Evening shift.