Senior Chef / Chef
Onshore applicants only
JobFinder · Brisbane, QLD · Full-time
- Salary: $78,000 - $80,000 per year
- Location: Brisbane, QLD
- Type: Full-time
- Visa: Employer sponsored
- Applicants: Onshore applicants only
- Category: Hospitality
Job description
A Brisbane bar and restaurant wants a Senior Chef / Chef to work next to its Head Chef.
Key facts first. Role is Senior Chef / Chef. Place is Brisbane, QLD. Pay is $78,000 - $80,000 per year. Hours are full time. You must hold current Australian work rights at the time of application, so only people already able to work in the country should apply. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the right candidate who meets all other requirements.
Expect prep, cooking, service coordination and kitchen organisation. Food quality has to stay high every shift.
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Key responsibilities
- Help the Head Chef run the kitchen day to day and set up for service
- Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes to the standard the venue expects
- Keep lunch, dinner and weekend services moving smoothly
- Hold quality, taste, portion control and presentation consistent
- Assist with menu prep, food planning and kitchen workflow
- Track stock levels, storage, ordering needs and wastage
- Follow food safety requirements for handling, preparing and storing all food, and keep the kitchen clean, hygienic and in line with workplace health and safety standards
- Guide and support junior kitchen staff when needed, and team up with kitchen and front-of-house staff for a positive customer experience
Requirements
- Minimum 2–3 years in a relevant Chef or Senior Chef job
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (or an equivalent qualification)
- Strong commercial kitchen operations and food preparation knowledge
- Can assist the Head Chef with operational requirements each day
- Can handle pressure in a fast-paced bar and restaurant
- Strong on detail, consistency and presentation
- Good teamwork and communication skills, plus a positive, professional and reliable attitude
- Sound grasp of hygiene, food safety and workplace safety standards
- Flexible availability: evenings, weekends and public holidays included
- Current Australian work rights when you apply (at the time of application)
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