chef

Leigh Creek Resort is seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to

Join our kitchen team in Leigh Creek, South Australia.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and

producing high-quality meals for resort guests, staff and other

customers. This is a hands-on role requiring a skilled Chef who can

work independently in a busy hospitality environment and maintain

consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and

safety.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

Planning, preparing and cooking a range of meals in accordance with

menus, recipes, and customer requirements.

Preparing and cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner services as required.

Preparing ingredients, sauces, stocks, garnishes, salads, desserts and

other food items.

Monitoring food quality, portion sizes, presentation, and consistency.

Ensuring food is prepared and stored in accordance with food safety

and hygiene requirements.

Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen and food preparation area.

Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering food, ingredients

and kitchen supplies.

Receiving, checking, and appropriately storing deliveries.

Minimizing food wastage and assisting with food cost control.

Maintaining appropriate records relating to food preparation, stock

and kitchen operations.

Operating and maintaining kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

Assisting with menu planning and developing dishes where required.

Ensuring meals are prepared and served within required timeframes.

Working collaboratively with kitchen and hospitality staff.

Complying with workplace health and safety, food safety and other

applicable Australian standards and regulations.

Assisting with cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment, work areas

and facilities.

Performing other duties reasonably associated with the position of chef.

Essential Skills and Experience

Applicants should have:

Relevant qualifications in commercial cookery, such as a certificate

Diploma in Commercial Cookery or equivalent; and

Demonstrated commercial kitchen experience as a Chef; and

Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and food

safety practices;

Ability to prepare a range of meals consistently to a high standard;

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment;

Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

Good organisational and time-management skills;

Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety; and

Availability to work a flexible roster, including weekends, evenings

and public holidays where required.

Desirable

Experience working in a hotel, resort, restaurant or other commercial

hospitality environment.

Experience working in a regional or remote hospitality environment.

Knowledge of stock control and food cost management.

Experience preparing meals for larger groups or accommodation/resort guests.