Posted 5d ago
Chef
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
- Lead day-to-day food production and menu development.
- Ensure high-quality dishes through monitoring and preparation.
- Train kitchen staff and enforce food hygiene regulations.
Bean & Base Cafe, a busy cafe and woodfired pizza bar at 159 Melbourne Road, Rippleside VIC 3215, is looking for an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis.
About the role
You will lead day-to-day food production and help shape our menu, working closely with management and front-of-house staff to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes.
Key responsibilities
- Planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies
- Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
- Discussing food preparation issues with managers, dietitians, and kitchen and waiting staff
- Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
- Preparing and cooking food
- Explaining and enforcing food hygiene and safety regulations
- Selecting and training kitchen staff where required
- Freezing and preserving foods where required
Requirements
- Certificate III and Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
- Diploma of Hospitality Management
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Chef, gained after completing your qualifications
- Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Flexibility to work a roster including weekends and public holidays
Salary and conditions
- $80,000 to $82,000 per annum plus superannuation
- Full-time, ongoing position
- Location: 159 Melbourne Road, Rippleside VIC 3215
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Skills
0 of 8 matchedCooking techniquesFlexibilityFood hygieneFood preparationFood safetyKitchen managementLeadershipMenu planning
Licenses & certifications
0 of 3 matchedCertificate iii in commercial cookeryCertificate iv in commercial cookeryDiploma of hospitality management