Chef
Hospitality · Bathurst, Blue Mountains & Central West NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Here is a chance to grow your cooking career in NSW. A growing hospitality business is looking for a capable, experienced full-time Chef to strengthen its kitchen team.
The employer wants a chef who can show genuine commercial kitchen experience, dependable work habits and the technical skill to turn out quality food consistently. You will be expected to bring proven skills, stay confident under pressure and help keep the service environment professional. The menu features Japanese-inspired dishes. Cooks from the Philippines and other countries who meet the requirements are welcome to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Cook and prepare Japanese-inspired dishes to the kitchen's set quality standards
- Handle daily prep so ingredients are ready before service, checking and preparing them to the quality required
- Use suitable cooking techniques to get consistent results
- Keep food quality, flavour, portion sizes and presentation on point
- Move efficiently between kitchen sections during prep and service
- Time your cooking and prep so meals go out promptly
- Stick to set recipes, kitchen procedures and portion controls
- Share ideas for menu updates, seasonal offerings and new dishes
- Keep workstations clean, organised and ready for service
- Prioritise food prep well during high-volume periods
- Track ingredient usage, report stock needs and help with ordering so food supplies stay at the right level
- Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures
- Communicate clearly with chefs and other hospitality staff and help build a positive, disciplined, professional kitchen culture
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least 3 years of relevant professional kitchen experience
- A relevant culinary, commercial cookery or equivalent qualification
- Demonstrated ability to work in a commercial restaurant setting
- Japanese cuisine experience will be viewed favourably
- Strong practical knowledge of cooking and food preparation, plus an understanding of professional food safety and hygiene practices
- Able to stay consistent and pay attention to detail during busy service
- Strong planning, organisation and time-management skills
- Able to work well without constant supervision and collaborate with the wider kitchen and restaurant team
- Professional attitude with a strong focus on reliability and quality
- Good communication skills in the workplace
- Available for rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays
- Able to provide verifiable evidence of relevant qualifications and experience
- Must satisfy Australian employment and visa eligibility requirements; visa sponsorship is available for an appropriately qualified and eligible candidate
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