Chef
- Plan, prepare and cook menu items while contributing to seasonal specials and recipe improvements.
- Coordinate kitchen operations, ingredient ordering, stock rotation and food-cost control.
- Maintain food quality, presentation, hygiene and safety standards, and guide kitchen staff during service.
GOAT ISLAND PTY LTD t/a Cotton Tree Beach Bar, located in Maroochydore QLD 4558, is seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to join its kitchen team on a permanent full-time basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and preparing a range of dishes, coordinating kitchen operations and maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and safety. The position involves contributing to menu development, managing ingredient requirements and ensuring efficient food preparation throughout daily service.
The role requires strong culinary expertise, effective organisational skills and the ability to maintain consistent standards in a busy hospitality environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning, preparing and cooking dishes in accordance with established menus, recipes and quality standards.
- Contributing to menu development, seasonal specials and improvements to existing recipes.
- Selecting and inspecting ingredients to ensure freshness, quality and suitability.
- Monitoring cooking techniques, temperatures, portion sizes and presentation standards.
- Organising and coordinating daily kitchen activities to ensure timely and efficient food service.
- Monitoring stock levels, ordering ingredients and maintaining appropriate storage and stock rotation procedures.
- Controlling ingredient usage, monitoring food costs and minimising waste.
- Providing guidance to kitchen staff on food preparation methods, cooking procedures and presentation requirements.
- Coordinating with front-of-house staff to maintain efficient communication and service delivery.
- Ensuring kitchen equipment is operated safely and maintained in good working condition.
- Implementing food safety, hygiene and sanitation procedures.
- Maintaining compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
About You
- Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- At least 1 year of relevant professional experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
- Demonstrated proficiency in professional cooking techniques, food preparation and kitchen operations.
- Experience in menu planning, ingredient management and coordinating kitchen activities.
- Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and safe food handling procedures.
- Ability to maintain consistent food quality and presentation during busy service periods.
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to guide kitchen staff and work effectively within a team.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high culinary standards.
Employment Details
Job Type: Permanent / Full-time
Salary: AUD $75,000 – $85,000 per annum
Location: Maroochydore QLD 4558
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