Full time Chef - Riverland South Australia
Paringa Hotel
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About the business
The Paringa Hotel Motel is a family owned and operated country hotel located in Paringa, South Australia (near Renmark) in the Riverland region. We are only 3 hours from Adelaide and 1.5 hours from Mildura (Victoria). We operate an a la carte bistro (lunch and dinner only) providing friendly country hospitality together with delicious classic pub meals.
About the role
The successful applicant must be willing to work alongside passionate hands-on owners and Head Chef to contribute towards the growth and success of the business.
They will contribute to the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, meal preparation and presentation, food cost, ordering, cleaning, stock control, portion control, productivity, and wastage.
Flexible availability over 7 days is required. A great work/life balance is possible with an average working week of only 38 hours.
Requirements
Relevant qualifications and experience in a la carte bistro or restaurant environment
A quality driven approach to food/meal preparation and presentation in a timely manner
Knowledge to ensure kitchen compliance with relevant food safety and OHS requirements
Ability to prepare and present a wide variety of meals and skilled in various forms of cooking
Strong financial acumen to be able to manage food costs, and develop strategies and systems to reduce expenses and wastage
A flexible approach in adapting to guest requests
Ability to effectively manage stock levels
Ability to effectively work both unsupervised and in a team environment with excellent communication and organisational skills
A professional approach to their work and fellow team members
What we offer
Competitive salary
Free on-site accommodation may be available to the right applicant if required.
Opportunities for career development and creative input
Staff discounts and a positive work culture
A opportunity to live and work in the beautiful Riverland region
This role invites qualified and certified chefs only to apply.