Chef

Location: NIDDRIE, VIC

Salary: Above Award

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

• Preparing, cooking, and presenting a range of steakhouse dishes, including premium steaks, lamb, beef, chicken, and seafood, in accordance with established recipes and menu specifications.
• Selecting, preparing, and portioning meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and other ingredients required for daily kitchen operations.
• Carrying out preparation and cooking of premium steaks to required levels of doneness, including grilling and finishing steaks to maintain consistent quality and presentation.
• Performing food preparation processes such as cutting, trimming, marinating, seasoning, and portioning ingredients before service.
• Preparing and cooking sauces, side dishes, salads, and other accompaniments to complement the restaurant's main menu items.
• Monitoring cooking times, temperatures, and portion sizes to ensure dishes are prepared consistently and meet the restaurant's quality standards.
• Assisting with the development, preparation, and refinement of menu items in accordance with the restaurant's style, customer requirements, and available ingredients.
• Inspecting the quality and freshness of food ingredients and reporting or removing ingredients that do not meet required quality standards.
• Coordinating food preparation and cooking activities during service to ensure dishes are completed and plated within required service times.
• Maintaining hygienic food preparation, storage, and cooking practices in accordance with applicable food safety and workplace requirements.
• Monitoring stock levels of food supplies and assisting with ordering, receiving, and appropriate storage of ingredients to support uninterrupted kitchen operations.
• Maintaining clean and organised kitchen work areas, cooking equipment, and food preparation facilities and ensuring equipment is operated and maintained appropriately.

Qualifications:

• Should possess at least a Certificate III in a relevant field.
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience.