Best Western Chaffey Motor Inn & Restaurant located in Mildura is a reputable and established hospitality venue. Their in-house restaurant called Chaffey restaurant is a popular restaurant which specializes in modern Australian cuisine.
They are currently looking for an experienced Chef to join their team.
The Role
This is a full-time role with an annual salary of $80,000 plus superannuation.
Duties will include:
* Plan, direct, and supervise the food preparation and cooking activities
* Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays
* Determine production schedules & staff requirements necessary to ensure delivery of services
* Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients
* Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
* Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing & presentation of food
* Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
* Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
* Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour, and overhead costs
* Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
* Meet with sales representatives in order to negotiate prices and order supplies
* Prepare and cook food of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
* Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
* Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers
* Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
* Check the quantity and quality of received products
* Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
* Record production and operational data on specified forms
Requirements
* Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality and tourism
* Minimum 2 years of experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen
* At least 2 years of menu planning experience
* At least 2 years' experience cooking over grill
* Must have at least 2 years' experience with menu planning and recipe costing
* Experience and knowledge in modern Australian cuisine is essential
* Passion for great food and presentation
* Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety
* Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team
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