Chefs

Business Overview:

Our industry partner, SPRING CREEK INVESTMENTS PTY LTD trading as Avon Hotel, is a local hospitality venue in Stratford, Victoria, offering food and beverage services in a friendly, community-focused environment. With bar, bistro, and alfresco dining areas, the hotel provides a welcoming workplace for hospitality professionals seeking opportunities to develop their skills and experience.

They are looking for a reliable and experienced Chefs to join their team.

Salary Package: $78,000 - $83,000 AUD

Location: 47 Tyers St, Stratford VIC 3862, Australia

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan, prepare, cook, and present menu items to a consistently high standard.
2. Ensure food quality, taste, presentation, portion control, and consistency.
3. Prepare and organise ingredients required for daily kitchen operations.
4. Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering, receiving, and proper storage of ingredients.
5. Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness.
6. Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
7. Coordinate food preparation and service to ensure timely delivery of orders.
8. Assist in training and supervising kitchen staff and allocating kitchen duties.
9. Monitor food costs, minimise wastage, and ensure efficient use of ingredients.
10. Assist with menu development and improvements based on customer preferences and business requirements.
11. Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety and relevant food regulations.
12. Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen throughout service.

Skills and Experience:

1. Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or equivalent experience.
2. Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
3. Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation requirements.
4. Ability to maintain consistent food quality, taste, presentation, and portion control.
5. Good knowledge of stock management, food costing, and minimising food wastage.
6. Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service periods.
7. Strong organisational and time-management skills.
8. Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a kitchen team.
9. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
10. Experience supervising, training, or coordinating kitchen staff is highly desirable.
11. Ability to follow recipes and kitchen procedures while exercising sound culinary judgement.
12. Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen.