AddressSmart Food Company Pty Ltd (Kismet Turkish Gourmet)
Remuneration: $80,000 pa+Superannuation
Location: Manuka Shops, Canberra
About Us: Smart Food Company Pty Ltd (Kismet Turkish Gourmet) is a well-established restaurant located in the heart of vibrant Manuka, Canberra. We are known for our authentic Turkish cuisine, fresh taste and diverse menu offerings.
Duties and Responsibilities: We are seeking a skilled and passionate Chef to join our busy team. Our ideal candidate will have experience working in a busy commercial kitchen, with a strong understanding of Turkish cuisine and flavours. Duties and responsibilities include:
- Prepare and cook a wide variety of traditional Turkish dishes from our current menu and daily specials, including shish kebabs, shish tavuk, gozleme, saksuka, mercimek kofte, imam bayildi, adana, sebze dolma, manti, lahmacun, kuru baklava, kadayif and others
- Plan menus and create newly inspired Turkish dishes, including dishes for the specials board using in-season produce.
- Prepare dishes according to customer’s dietary requirements
- Prepare budget for food and labour costs.
- Select, oversee, and train kitchen staff in preparing a wide variety Turkish dishes
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, food quality and presentation throughout all stages of preparation
- Place daily orders to suppliers
- Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety regulations
Requirements:
- At least 3 years relevant work experience and/or relevant qualifications (Diploma)
- Previous experience working as a Chef preferably in a Turkish or Mediterranean cuisine restaurant preferred
- Solid understanding of Turkish cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavours
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and in a team environment
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines
Summary of role requirements:
- Flexible hours available
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected start date for role: 07 June 2024
- Expected salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per year
