Chef
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Hospitality · Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
A high-volume commercial kitchen in Kalgoorlie wants a Chef with genuine practical skill and a cool head at peak service. Working next to the Head Chef, you would plate to a fixed standard, handle prep and mise en place and keep every station in order until the last order goes out.
The menu takes in grill, pizza, pasta and dessert. Now and then you might direct other kitchen staff, or run the kitchen when the Head Chef is not there.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Chef with the daily running of the kitchen, and lead it when the Head Chef is away
- Cook and plate dishes to the house standard each time
- Demonstrate practical skill in grill, pizza, pasta and dessert, among other sections
- Finish prep and mise en place ahead of service and arrange stations to keep service flowing
- Keep flavour, presentation and portion size even from the opening order to the closing one
- Stay productive during rush periods, making good use of time and resources
- Maintain tidy, well-organised, fully stocked work areas
- Observe food safety, hygiene and the kitchen's operating procedures
- Join the daily kitchen briefing and relay operational needs to the team
- Cooperate with chefs, kitchen hands and other hospitality staff, and give direction to kitchen staff where needed
- Uphold professional conduct, appearance and customer service
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 4 years of professional Chef experience
- Background in a comparable commercial kitchen, showing proven hands-on ability in several areas of kitchen production
- Experience with grill, pizza, pasta and dessert is highly regarded
- A recognised culinary qualification from Australia or overseas, or demonstrable equivalent industry experience
- Solid understanding of commercial food preparation and service, plus time in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality setting
- Capable of leading or coordinating kitchen staff when required
- Strong organisation and time management, with good written and verbal communication
- A reliable, professional approach to workplace responsibilities, working independently while contributing positively to a team
- Firm commitment to food safety, cleanliness and quality standards
- Current Food Safety certification is advantageous
- Current Safe Food Handling certification is advantageous
- Applicants must satisfy the relevant requirements for employer sponsorship and DAMA nomination
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