Caterade Pty Ltd T/A Knuckles German Restaurant is the contract caterer operating a busy restaurant located at the Harmonie German Club in Narrabundah ACT. Our Mission is to promote German culture in the Canberra region, including a wide range of German food and drinks, a Stammtisch (regulars’ table), music, dance and cultural events.
The Role:
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Chef De Partie to contribute to the success of our kitchen operations. The position will work closely with the Head Chef or Sous Chef and the duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
· Menu planning as per customer demand and market requirements within the company budget in liaison with the Head Chef, Sous Chef and the management.
· Prepare and cook dishes according to the menu and standardized recipes.
· To monitor par levels of the food stock, and kitchen equipment and inform management when needed, perform stock take and food items as requested by management, manage maintenance daily and report any issues to management.
· Oversee food preparation, ensuring freshness, quality, and adherence to food safety guidelines.
· Ensure consistent food quality and presentation in line with café standards.
· Rotating stock, ordering and maintaining food stock, food portion control, waste management, and stock purchase (receipt and storage);
· Supervise and train junior kitchen staff, ensuring they adhere to kitchen policies and procedures.
· Contribute to the development of a positive and collaborative kitchen culture.
· Adherence and awareness of Australian food & safety health standards & codes of practice.
· Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to hygiene and sanitation standards.
About the applicant:
* A genuine passion for cooking and creativity.
* Trade qualifications (i.e. Cert III or IV in Commercial Cookery).
* At least 3 years experience as a Chef de Partie.
* Thorough understanding of food safety standards and HACCP.
* Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
* Ability to lead a team, encouraging and ensuring all team members are performing and working in a positive environment.