Senior Cook / Chef
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Dubbo, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $70,000 - $80,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
A country hotel pub in regional New South Wales with a very busy kitchen needs a senior cook or chef with solid experience on pan, grill and cold larder. Days, nights and weekends are all covered, and you will support the Head Chef while coaching the junior cooks on shift.
Sponsorship is available for the right candidate. You need to be already living in Australia and ready to attend a trial.
Pub kitchens want proof of range. List the sections you have run, from pan and grill to cold larder, your Commercial Cookery certificates, your skills assessment and any experience coaching junior cooks or apprentices. Because a trial is part of the process, keep your CV short and clear, and prepare a pub-kitchen CV through Build AI CV in plain English.
Key Responsibilities
- Cook and serve food following the menu, the recipes and the Head Chef's instructions
- Track stock and limit wastage
- Demonstrate technique and give junior staff advice on cooking methods
- Direct kitchen attendants and apprentices while on shift
- Maintain clean, hygienic kitchen and storage areas as food safety legislation requires
- Receive supplies and deliveries, checking quality and making sure they are stored correctly
- Prepare meals for special dietary requirements and assist in planning menus
- Follow every food handling and food safety procedure and tell the Head Chef about incidents
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least 5 years of working directly on pan and grill sections
- Certificate III and IV in Commercial Cookery with a skills assessment for cook or chef
- Be living in Australia and free to attend a trial
- Availability to work days, nights and weekends, with flexibility
- Strong teamwork and communication abilities
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