Seeking fully qualified chef for busy cafe in the eastern suburbs. Salary dependant on experience.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

-Follow the directions of the Head Chef and Sous Chef

-Ensure that all mise-en-place is always freshly prepared, at sufficient quantities and on time

-Ensure that all dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and to the correct quantity

-Ensure that all dishes reach the passe correctly garnished, portioned and presented in the prescribed manner

-Ensure that any anticipated shortages are communicated promptly to the Souse Chef or Head Chef

-Ensure that all stock is kept under optimum conditions

-Ensure that assigned section is being kept clean and tidy at all times

-Ensure that junior chefs and trainees receive the right training and optimum guidance

-Comply with health, safety and hygiene guidelines and regulations

-Complete opening and closing duties for each shift

-Attend training courses and seminars when required to do so and strive to continually make professional advancements

Skills and Experience

-Proven experience in a Chef role

-Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, tools and processes

-Ability to multitask

-Ability to work efficiently under pressure

-Great time management skills

-Great communication and interpersonal skills

-Knowledge of best and latest cooking practices

-Culinary school diploma

Key Competencies

-Sense of urgency

-High energy level

-Organizational ability

-Customer service orientation

-Communication skills

-Team member

-Honesty and integrity

-Reliability