Chef [Squires Loft Cheltenham]

Organise and control the operations of the restaurant kitchen to ensure a dining experience for our loyal patrons.

Benefits

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian work visa. This position is for immediate start for the successful applicant.

Task & responsibilities

Duties in brief include:

• planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
• be responsible for quality control and tasting the dishes; making sure they are at the right standard and are presented correctly before they go out to the customer
• discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dieticians and kitchen and waiting staff
• demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
• preparing and cooking food
• explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations
• may select and train staff
• may freeze and preserve foods
• create a vision for the cuisine, inspire your team and delegate tasks effectively
• recruit, motivate and manage staff
• oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, order food and undertake the kitchen inventory (this potentially includes budgeting)
• oversee hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen
• prepare and plate dishes and have an input into menu

Qualification & experience

• Appropriate qualifications such as AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma [ANZSCO Skill Level 2] at a minimum
• A minimum of at least 3-years formal experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.
• At least 1-year experience preferred
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced