People Plus are currently recruiting a Sous Chef and a Junior Sous Chef for our client located in Yennora
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing daily food preparation, production and implementation of meals which are designed to deliver innovative, safe food which exceeds market / customer needs and falls within budgeted guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hands on supervision and cooking of the food operations on a day-to-day basis and in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef.
- Meet and where possible exceed customer and guest expectations, enabling the operation of the kitchen to be recognised as purveying consistent and quality cuisine.
- Ensure food standards, preparation, presentation and cooking techniques and brand standard guidelines are maintained at that level. Work with the kitchen brigade and take corrective action where appropriate if standards are not met.
- Strive continually for innovative and quality food which is cooked and cared for in the most complimentary way.
- Cultivate a positive work environment where learning and personal development are benchmarks by which quality improvement is driven.
- Work closely with all stakeholders to achieve operational objectives.
- Co-ordination of the stewarding team to meet the kitchen’s requirements.
- Adherence to Emergency Communication procedures ensuring that enquiries from the media are only responded to by the nominated spokesperson.
- Any other reasonable duties assigned by your manager.
Skills & Knowledge:
- HACCP and hygiene practices experience
- Experience in bulk cooking or food manufacturing preferred.
- Experience working in temperature controlled environments
- Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through shift; able to lift up to 15-20 kg or more.
- Able to pass a general medical
- Must be flexible with working hours
- Able to work Monday to Friday
- MUST be able to work 38 hours per week with NO restrictions
In return you will work with Australia's leading brand in a great team environment and be rewarded for your hard work.
If you are interested press apply now so one of our friendly consultants can contact you to arrange a confidential chat.