About us: 

We are a waterfront seafood and breakfast restaurant on the NSW Central Coast. 

What we’re looking for: 

We are looking for an experienced Chef to join our team. Ability to work as part of a team and in a fast-paced environment is essential. 

Day to day responsibilities: 

• Ensuring menu comprehension across all the restaurant’s menus 

• Cooking of all menu items in a timely manner, always ensuring excellent presentation 

• Slightly modifying recipes to cater for customer needs such as allergies or intolerances (e.g., no dairy, gluten free) 

• Setting up the kitchen for the day with the required utensils and equipment and ensuring all machines are turned on and working correctly 

• Closing the kitchen in the evenings including all cleaning of workspaces and machines, removal of any rubbish and ensuring the correct storage of all food and equipment 

• Continually maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards of the kitchen through washing of dishes, removal of rubbish, cleaning of workspaces and regular thorough cleaning of machines and equipment

• Ensuring compliance with all health and food safety regulations within the kitchen area 

• Performing preparation as instructed by the Head Chef across all menus and ensuring all preparation is correctly labelled, dated and stored 

• Plating all dishes in appropriate portions as per the recipe book as well as including any sides, gravies, sauces, and garnishes as per the kitchen docket

• Performing stocktakes and assisting with the purchasing and pricing of food as required 

• Ensuring minimal food wastage when cooking and preparing and recording any unavoidable food wastage 

• Daily logging of fridge and freezer temperatures as well as ensuring food is stored appropriately to comply with food safety guidelines

• Managing of the pass as required including managing dockets and ensuring correct plating 

• Training and supervising kitchen hands and apprentice staff as required

• Assisting with planning menus and estimating food costs as required

• Assisting the Head Chef or Restaurant Managers with any additional tasks as required 

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years experience as a Chef 

• Relevant trade qualifications

• Experience with budgeting of food costs and liaising with suppliers

• Strong work ethic and highly motivated

• Passion for, and a sense of pride in your work

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

• Excellent organisational skills