Chef

About the role

Gingin Hotel is seeking an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team on a permanent full-time basis. The position involves preparing and cooking meals across the regular à la carte menu as well as supporting the Hotel's changing weekly food offerings and specials. The kitchen produces a broad range of traditional and contemporary pub meals, including grilled meats, schnitzels, seafood, burgers, pizzas, pasta dishes, curries and Sunday roasts. The successful applicant will be comfortable working across different areas of the kitchen and managing the demands of both lunch and dinner service.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes across the Hotel's à la carte menu and weekly food specials
• Completing daily mise en place and ensuring sufficient ingredients are prepared before commencement of lunch and dinner service
• Working across grill, fryer, pans, pizza and other kitchen sections as required
• Preparing steaks and other grilled meats to customers' requested cooking preferences
• Preparing schnitzels, parmigianas, seafood dishes, burgers, pasta, curries, pizzas, salads and other menu items
• Preparing sauces, dressings, marinades and accompaniments used throughout the menu
• Managing cooking times across several orders to ensure components are completed together and meals are served promptly
• Following established recipes, portion sizes and plating standards to maintain consistency between services
• Checking ingredients prior to preparation and ensuring food used for service meets required freshness and quality standards
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen section before, during and after service

About you

• A relevant Diploma or Advanced Diploma level qualification in Hospitality or a related field, together with at least one year of relevant full-time work experience, OR at least three years of relevant full-time work experience in lieu of formal qualifications
• Strong practical cooking and food preparation skills
• Competence across a range of cooking methods, including grilling, frying, roasting and sautéing
• Ability to work across different kitchen sections as required
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling practices
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing orders
• Ability to maintain consistency in taste, portion size and presentation
• Good time management and the ability to perform effectively during busy lunch and dinner services
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and peak hospitality periods in accordance with the roster

About us

Located in the historic town of Gingin, the Gingin Hotel is a country hospitality venue serving the local community as well as visitors to the region. The kitchen offers a varied pub-style menu, with dishes ranging from steaks and schnitzels to seafood, pasta, curries, salads and other established favourites.