Chef
Hospitality · Stanley, Devonport & North West TAS, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Calling experienced chefs! A kitchen in Stanley, in the North West of Tasmania, is looking for a Commercial Chef with a proven background in professional food preparation and service.
The right person brings demonstrated technical skill, good kitchen discipline and the confidence to take charge when service gets busy. You will help run daily kitchen operations, keep food standards consistent, support menu development and help build an efficient, positive workplace.
This role is for a Chef whose qualifications and professional experience can be clearly shown and verified, giving you a strong base for a career in Australian hospitality. Kitchen experience gained in the Philippines or overseas can be part of that story, as long as it can be verified.
Key Responsibilities
- Cook a wide range of dishes to the kitchen's set quality standards, using professional techniques so every service is consistent
- Plate meals with steady care for appearance, portion control and quality
- Get preparation sorted before each service and keep mise-en-place in good shape across your assigned sections
- Run a kitchen section on your own when service is busy
- Help plan menus and seasonal offerings and develop new dishes
- Check food quality from prep all the way to the final plate
- Help with purchasing, ordering and stock management
- Store food properly, rotate stock and keep temperature controls in check
- Watch how ingredients are used and take practical steps to cut down wastage
- Keep the kitchen spotless and your personal hygiene to a high standard, following Australian food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements
- Work together with kitchen and front-of-house staff, communicating clearly so food goes out accurately and on time
- Help keep the kitchen running smoothly during high-volume periods
- Train, guide and support junior members of the kitchen team, sharing suitable cooking techniques and preparation methods with less-experienced staff
- Stick to workplace recipes, procedures and operating standards
- Help build a respectful, reliable kitchen culture focused on customers
Requirements & Eligibility
- A recognised Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification
- Minimum five years of relevant experience in commercial kitchens
- Strong professional cooking experience that you can demonstrate, with evidence of your relevant qualifications and employment history
- Confidence working independently in a commercial kitchen and a demonstrated ability to manage a section during service
- Practical knowledge of menu development and seasonal dishes
- Knowledge of stock control, food storage and managing kitchen wastage
- A strong understanding of food safety and hygiene procedures
- Able to keep quality consistent under pressure
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Able to supervise, train or support junior kitchen staff
- Good organisation and time management, with attention to detail
- A professional attitude, commitment to workplace standards and availability for evenings, weekends and public holidays
- Must meet the applicable Australian employment and sponsorship eligibility requirements
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