Chef

The Role: You will have the opportunity to work in a truly dynamic team with the chance to display your creativity in the dishes that you create.

This is for a full time role with an annual salary between $75,000 and $80,000 plus superannuation.
Duties will include:
* Plan, direct, and supervise the food preparation and cooking activities
* Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays
* Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients
* Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
* Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour, and overhead costs
* Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
* Prepared and cook food of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
* Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such
factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers
* Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
* Check the quantity and quality of received products
* Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
* Record production and operational data on specified forms

Requirements
* Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality and tourism (minimum Certificate IV in Cookery)

* Minimum 2 years of experience as a Chef
* Must know how and have at least 2 years' experience in grilling over open fire
* At least 2 years' experience of cooking using open-flame grill
* Experience and knowledge in modern Australian pub cuisine is essential
* Must have experience with menu planning and new dish planning
* Passion for great food and presentation

* Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety
* Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team
* Ability to work well under pressure
* Goods ordering and menu costing