Commis Chef

The Chef will prepare, cook and present quality tavern meals, maintain food safety standards, assist with menu planning, monitor the quality and level of stock, and work with the team to deliver consistent service during busy lunch and dinner periods.

Benefits

Task & responsibilities

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Preparing and cooking a variety of meals efficiently, timely and in accordance with the tavern's recipes and orders

• Fulfils their part to ensure consistency at all stages of preparation, presentation and portion control

• Have input into the planning of menus and the development of seasonal specials

• Keep a clean, organised and compliant kitchen environment

• Monitor stock levels, and stock quality,  assist in ordering and minimising costs eg with wastage and rotating stock

• Operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

• Positively communicate with the kitchen and food and beverage teams to ensure a cooperative team environment

• Ensuring all work practices comply with workplace health and safety procedures

Qualification & experience

The successful applicant must have:

Certificate III or higher in Commercial Cookery or a closely related qualification

At least 12 months of relevant full time work experience as a Chef or Cook

Strong knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene and stock control

Ability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays

A positive attitude and ability to work well in a team

To apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to Pottsville Tavern.