AddressRanked #17 in World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants 2024 and an Official Kobe A5 licensed restaurant, Steer Dining Room is one of the finest in Melbourne, offering an extensive steak menus in Australia accompanied with an Award-Winning wine list with over 60 wines by the glass and 500+ selections.
Who are we looking for?
A passionate, talented and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our team. Prior experience working in a similar environment would be a huge plus, however we do also offer training and support for all our team members to develop skills, knowledge and abilities.
Benefits:
As a Commis Chef you’ll have the opportunity to learn a range of skills and techniques that will prepare you to work towards becoming a Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, and Head chef by our fabulous team at Steer Dining Room.
About the Role & Responsibilities:
- Running a section of the kitchen under supervision of a Senior Chef
- Organise food production in line with food & prep list
- Mise-en place, prepare kitchen and all equipment to be used for prep and for the day’s service.
- Assisting other chefs in menu preparation
- Creating and plating dishes as per menu/dining procedures and in accordance to HACCP regulations.
- Stock ordering, rotation and stocktaking, ensuring FIFO and efficient stocking level
- Ensure proper storage of food products and ensure correct temperature of products and storage areas
- Maintain a clean kitchen, equipment and utensils.
Essential Criteria:
- The successful candidate must be well-groomed & presented with a can-do attitude, a genuine love for the industry with a love affair with fine food and wine.
- Willing to learn and enhance cooking skills
- Formal Commercial Cookery Certificate
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork & time management skills
- Working knowledge & understanding of OHS & HACCP policies & procedure
- Strong communication skills
- Enthusiasm to expand your culinary knowledge
- Hours – available to work in the evenings, Tuesday to Saturday (we are closed Sunday & Monday).
