Chef

Hospitality · Bathurst, Blue Mountains & Central West NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

Chefs aiming to advance their career in Australia can consider this full-time opening with an expanding hospitality business in NSW that is building up its kitchen team.

The employer is looking for a capable, experienced cook with genuine commercial kitchen history, dependable habits and the technical skill to produce quality food every service. You will need to put proven skills to work, stay confident when the pressure rises and help maintain a professional service environment. The menu includes Japanese-inspired dishes, and there is room to suggest new dishes and menu changes, a useful way to keep developing as a chef.

Key Responsibilities

Suggest new dishes, seasonal specials and updates to the menu
Cook Japanese-inspired dishes so each plate meets the kitchen's quality benchmarks
Get the day's ingredients prepped and ready ahead of service
Check ingredients on arrival and during prep so they meet the required quality
Choose the right cooking methods to produce dependable results
Protect the flavour, quality, presentation and portion size of every dish
Move between kitchen sections as needed and coordinate tasks so meals leave the pass on time
Cook to the kitchen's recipes, portion controls and procedures
Leave workstations tidy, organised and set for service
Decide what to prep first when the kitchen is under heavy demand
Keep track of how ingredients are used, flag stock needs and help order supplies
Observe food safety, hygiene and workplace safety rules
Keep communication open with other chefs and front-of-house staff
Help sustain a kitchen culture that is upbeat, disciplined and professional

Requirements & Eligibility

At least 3 years in professional kitchens, backed by a culinary, commercial cookery or equivalent qualification
A demonstrated record in commercial restaurant settings
Japanese cuisine experience will be viewed favourably
Sound hands-on cooking and prep knowledge, together with an understanding of professional hygiene and food safety practice
Consistency and a detail-focused approach when service is busy
Well-developed planning, organisation and time-management skills
Capable of working without constant supervision while cooperating with the broader restaurant and kitchen team
A professional outlook centred on reliability and quality
Good communication at work
Open to rotating shifts that include evenings, weekends and public holidays
Verifiable evidence of relevant qualifications and experience can be supplied
Must satisfy Australian employment and visa eligibility requirements; appropriately qualified, eligible candidates can be offered visa sponsorship

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