Chef
Hospitality · Gundaroo, Australia · Full-Time · $75,000 - $85,000/yr
One night it might be a quiet à la carte service; the next, a wedding or corporate function for a big crowd. This Chef role in Gundaroo, regional New South Wales, covers both sides of an established dining and events business, along with private functions and special occasions.
The kitchen cares about fresh produce, consistency and professional standards, and you would cook beside experienced chefs in a team that values efficient service. There is room to put forward ideas on menus, food costing, kitchen processes and locally sourced produce.
For a chef aiming to settle into a career in Australia, it is a solid footing in NSW regional dining. Chefs coming from South Africa should keep qualification papers and kitchen references together before applying.
Key Responsibilities
- Cook a wide range of quality dishes for both à la carte services and functions, using the right technique for each plate
- Work hand in hand with the Head Chef on menus and daily kitchen needs
- Help plan, develop and cost menus
- Choose, check and prepare fresh ingredients to the expected quality, and keep up your knowledge of local and regional produce and how to handle it
- Store food correctly, rotate stock and handle ingredients by the book
- Help with ordering stock and controlling inventory
- Keep an eye on prep so dishes stay consistent in quality and presentation
- Cut food waste through careful prep, portion control and storage
- Hold strict hygiene and food safety standards across the kitchen
- Stay effective when restaurant and function services get busy, helping coordinate workflow so service runs smoothly
- Guide junior kitchen staff when needed and hand out prep and kitchen tasks that match each person's ability
- Spot ways to make the kitchen more efficient and pass those suggestions on
- Work with the wider hospitality team so guests have an excellent experience
Requirements & Eligibility
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or a recognised qualification that is equivalent
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in professional kitchens, with strong commercial cooking and food prep skills
- Background in quality dining settings
- Fine dining experience is advantageous
- Experience in regional or rural hospitality is advantageous
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures
- Comfortable working with fresh, seasonal produce
- Close attention to the quality, presentation and consistency of food
- Works efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen, juggling several tasks and managing time well
- Stays composed and makes sound decisions under pressure
- Communicates clearly and pulls together with a team
- Can help supervise junior staff and delegate tasks to them
- Takes high hospitality standards seriously and behaves professionally
- A genuine interest in building a long-term culinary career in Australia
- Must satisfy the relevant Australian employment and visa requirements; visa sponsorship is available for suitable overseas candidates who lack Australian work rights
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