Chef
- Prepare and present high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Contribute to seasonal menu planning using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- Ensure compliance with hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
MOKE Dining is a family-owned fine dining restaurant located in Flinders, on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. The restaurant offers a seasonal set menu showcasing fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with a focus on quality, creativity and refined dining.
MOKE Dining is currently seeking an experienced Chef for a permanent full-time position. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality dishes, contributing to seasonal menu planning, coordinating kitchen activities and maintaining consistent standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes in accordance with established recipes and menu standards.
- Contributing to the planning and development of seasonal menus using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- Monitoring food quality, preparation methods, portion sizes and presentation.
- Coordinating daily food preparation and cooking activities to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Selecting and checking ingredients for freshness, quality and suitability.
- Managing ingredient preparation, storage, stock rotation and waste control.
- Guiding kitchen staff in food preparation techniques and maintaining consistent standards.
- Maintaining kitchen equipment, cleanliness and food safety procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
About You
- Relevant commercial cookery qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and presentation.
- Experience working with seasonal ingredients and changing menus.
- Ability to maintain high culinary standards in a fine dining environment.
- Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage kitchen priorities.
- Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements.
Employment Details
Job Type: Permanent / Full-time
Salary: AUD $75,000 – $85,000 per annum
Location: Flinders VIC 3929
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