Chef (Pelicans)
Williamstown, Victoria
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- Company:
- Global Vision Recruitment
- Company Description:
- Global Vision Recruitment connects talented professionals with top job opportunities across various industries. We provide personalized recruitment solutions, leveraging our expertise and network to match candidates with roles that fit their skills and career goals.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 2 years
- Education Level:
- Vocational Qualification
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
Position: Chef
Salary: $73,150 plus 11.5% superannuation
Hours: 38 hours
Mode: Full time
Location: Williamstown, VIC 3016
Experience: 2 years’ experience in relevant roles
Pelicans Landing is a culinary gem located in Melbourne’s historic Williamstown, offering splendid views of Melbourne City and the Port Phillip waterscape. We specialise in sumptuous fresh seafood and meats, fantastic wines and deliciously crisp artisan beers on tap. Superb by day, sizzling by night, we also offer a range of tailored event packages for unforgettable functions and events.
Pelicans Landing is a modern restaurant, bar, reception and business function centre designed to complement the classic maritime architecture of last century. The weatherboard three story building, with its numerous balconies encompasses spectacular day and night views of the city skyline that continually changes with the seasons.
We are looking for a back of house superstar to join our team as a Chef. This is a challenging role where you will be required to be hands-on, calm under pressure and always leading from the front. Pelicans Landing is cherished by our locals and your responsibility will be to ensure all our valued patrons have a fantastic experience every time.
The ideal candidate will be expected to perform the following duties that include but are not limited to:
• Ensures that products are always high-quality food products with a good estimation of food and labour costs and ordering related supplies
• Demonstrates superior recipe knowledge on all items on the menu
• Ensures food standards, preparation, presentation, and cooking techniques are established and monitored
• Always minimises wastage while ensuring food revenues are maximized
• Cleans and sanitises all cooking equipment for next use
• Maintains self-appearance in accordance with the property’s grooming standard
• Maintain a harmonious working environment with other team members and colleagues
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly reporting tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Researches and recommends changes to improve the overall efficiency of the kitchen
• Assesses the quality of products and the services being delivered by the kitchen
• Reports maintenance issues as they arise and ensure equipment is safe to operate
• Coordinates daily food requirements considering delivery times, shelf life and storage capabilities
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of Pelicans Landing food and beverage products, as well as an understanding of non-food and beverage products
• Completes kitchen opening and closing procedures
• Manage and lead the kitchen and the team
• Complies with all the established property operational policies and procedures
• Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic working environment while displaying full knowledge of working OH&S guidelines
• Is aware of and follows injury reporting procedures in accordance with the relevant legislation
• Aware and adhere to all procedures, including security, fire and the Workplace Health and Safety Act
• Represents Pelicans Landing in a positive manner expounding the values, ethics, and pride always
Qualifications:
• Certificate III, IV in Commercial Cookery with a Diploma in Hospitality Management (or equivalent)
Other Skills and Requirements:
• Requiring a minimum of 2 years of work experience in a relevant role