About

The Client

Cafe63 Dakabin is a café restaurant in Dakabin in QLD that serves up modern Australian cuisine and is looking for an experienced Chef to join their team.

The Role

This is for a full time role with an annual salary set at $76,700 depending on experience plus superannuation, and will be based in Dakabin in QLD.

Duties will include:

Assist overall management of kitchen operation.

Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.

Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.

Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.

Coordinate planning, budgeting, and purchasing for all the food operations.

Cooking food by range of methods.

Preparing food with knowledge of nutrition values of commodities and the effects of cooking on nutritional value of food.

Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are meet

Check the quantity and quality of received products

Proper handling of electrical equipment used

Following procedures in relation to food handling, personal and general hygiene, and typical control in the hospitality industry.

Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.

Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.

Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.

Assist in recruiting and hiring staff, including cooks and other kitchen workers.

Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.

Requirements

Certificate IV in commercial cookery or Diploma in Hospitality Management or other equivalent relevant qualification.

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen

Must know how and have at least 2 years’ experience in menu planning and new dish planning

At least 2 years’ experience in dietary and nutritional planning

Must have at least 2 years of commercial experience in operating grill

Passion for great food and presentation

Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety

Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team

Experience in training kitchen staff

Ability to work well under pressure

Goods ordering and menu costing

Stock control and wastage minimization