Chef de partie
Hospitality · Emerald, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $70,000 - $75,000/yr
Want to grow as a chef in Australia? An established hospitality venue in Victoria that cares about quality, creativity and its people is looking for a motivated Chef to join a busy, supportive kitchen team.
The kitchen serves high-quality bistro food and is fully equipped, including a wood-fire grill. You will also get the chance to share ideas for weekly specials and seasonal dishes. The venue is well known for its food and service and has earned industry recognition for hospitality excellence. Your skills will be valued here, and there is real room to develop your cooking career.
Kitchen experience from abroad or back home in the Philippines can help you stand out.
Key Responsibilities
- Cook a range of high-quality bistro dishes and keep an eye on every plate during prep and service
- Bring fresh ideas to weekly specials and menu offerings, and help with menu planning and development
- Work out how much food and labour will be needed
- Order kitchen and food supplies and keep track of them
- Keep food quality, consistency and presentation at a high standard
- Work hand in hand with the kitchen and front-of-house teams so service runs smoothly
- Share advice on cooking techniques and food prep procedures, and help train and develop kitchen team members when needed
- Keep strict food hygiene and safety standards
- Make sure kitchen practices follow the relevant hygiene regulations
- Keep the kitchen organised, clean and efficient
- Back up the team when service gets busy
- Help with preserving, freezing and storing food where needed
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 1 year of relevant commercial kitchen or Chef experience
- Hands-on experience preparing and cooking food in a professional kitchen
- Strong understanding of food prep, presentation and quality control, plus knowledge of food safety and commercial kitchen hygiene standards
- Able to work efficiently in a busy hospitality setting
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Reliable, motivated and ready to take responsibility
- A creative approach to food preparation and weekly specials
- Able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays, with a positive attitude towards teamwork and continuous improvement
- Sponsorship available for the right candidate
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