Who are we?
Under the direction of the Head Chef, the role is tasked to ensure exceptional food quality and consistency across all levels of the operation. This is a hands-on role requiring presence and influence throughout the kitchens. The role also demands the skills necessary to assist in co-coordinating all the day-to-day activities required to setup and operate a successful kitchen.
Scope of the role:
- Effective and efficient running of the kitchen in line with company standards
- Assist in the creation and implementation of interesting and popular menu ideas.
- Assist in creating and maintaining policies and procedures..
- Responsible, with the Head Chef, of consistent delivery of high-quality meals
- Assist in the management of food cost & food wastage
- Assist in conducting monthly food stocktakes accurately.
- Ensure food safety and OH&S compliance is followed at all times
- Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained in good working order and is cleaned regularly & according to manufacturer's standards
Skills & experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in Commercial Cookery or equivalent and/or significant experience in a similar role with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Benefits:
- 4-day working week. Rostered 38hrs and occasional O/T of up to 3-4hrs per week (no 45hr+ hour weeks in this role).
- 5 weeks of annual leave. We like to promote work life balance!
- Chef uniform provided and fully laundered.
- Meal allowance.
- Free onsite parking and a 5 minute walk from Katoomba train station.
- Salary offered: $70-80K
All applicants will be subject to Police Background Checks along with AML/CTF checks as part of our standard recruitment process.