Chef

Global Vision Recruitment on behalf of Siri's Food Paradise Pty Ltd as trustees for Siri's Family Trust

ABN: 64 431 385 786
Position: Chef
Basis of Employment: Full-time (38 hours per week)
Location of workplace: 464 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton QLD 4007
Salary: $77,000 to $80,000 + 12% Superannuation
Experience required: Minimum 1 year (full-time) experience in relevant role

SIRI'S FOOD PARADISE is an iconic Indian restaurant located in Hamilton QLD 4007 serving Indian cuisine and are looking for a full-time Chef to work a minimum of 38 hours per week on full-time basis.

To be considered for the role, the candidate will need to have relevant industry qualification and minimum 1year (full-time) experience in a similar position.

The ideal candidate must think innovatively and be able to create new menus and specials.

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Preparing for service and cooking dishes as per the menu and recipes provided.
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Excellent food presentation skills.
• Ability to cater as per cultural and dietary needs of customers.
• Communicate effectively with floor and other kitchen staff.
• Supervise, guide and co-ordinate activities of all cooks in the kitchen.
• Liaise with Restaurant Manager, Head Chef, and other staff regarding food preparation issues.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation standards, ensuring safe working practise is adhered by all staff.
• Monitor performance and train junior kitchen staff.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Manage inventory and order food supplies.
• Ensure suggestions or enquiries by guests are dealt with in accordance with company policies.
• Facilitating special events & functions
• Meeting Food Cost Budgets and other KPIs set by the Management.
• Keep updated on industry knowledge and best practices.
• Determine preparation and service of food ensuring attractive presentation.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers, and other cooking equipment.
• Planning menus and costing menus.
• Minimise food wastage.
• Rostering of kitchen staff and managing labour cost.
• Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities.
• Follow sustainable work practices.
• Ability to handle busy environment and work under pressure.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings with wait staff and discuss issues with all concerned staff

Qualifications:
• Relevant qualifications (Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery)

Skills and other requirements for the position:
• Have a minimum of 1-year full-time work experience as a chef.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Have a passion for cooking.
• Be able to organise production schedules.
• Have knowledge of Food Handling and Food Safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Awareness of food safety and hygiene standards.