Experienced Chef
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Job Summary
About the Employer
Our client Clare Country Club is a well-established hospitality venue located in the Clare Valley region known for quality dining accommodation and guest services. They are seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to join their kitchen team and support the delivery of high-quality meals for guests functions and daily service.
Key Responsibilities
- Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare cook and present a variety of dishes in line with menu standards recipes and customer expectations.
- Menu Support: Assist with menu planning daily specials and preparation of dishes suitable for restaurant service functions and events.
- Ingredient Management: Weigh measure and prepare ingredients accurately to maintain consistency portion control and food quality.
- Cooking Operations: Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently including ovens grills fryers and other commercial kitchen equipment.
- Quality Control: Ensure all meals are prepared to a high standard of taste presentation freshness and consistency before service.
- Stock & Inventory: Assist with ordering receiving storing and rotating food supplies to maintain appropriate stock levels and minimise wastage.
- Food Safety & Compliance: Follow food safety hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures at all times.
- Cleanliness: Maintain a clean organised and hygienic kitchen environment including workstations utensils and equipment.
- Teamwork: Work collaboratively with other chefs cooks and kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations during busy service periods.
Requirements
Qualifications: AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or equivalent; or at least three years of relevant experience.
Experience: Proven experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen hotel restaurant or hospitality venue.
Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of food preparation cooking techniques portion control presentation and kitchen operations.
Communication: Effective communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
Flexibility: Availability to work weekends evenings public holidays and weekdays as required.
Work Rights: Must have the correct rights to work in Australia.
Benefits
- Stable full-time opportunity with an established hospitality venue in the Clare Valley region.
- Supportive and professional kitchen team with opportunities to develop culinary skills.
- Great regional lifestyle working in a well-known venue serving guests functions and local customers.
If you have the experience energy enthusiasm and desire to achieve this could be the opportunity for you. Please apply for this position and attach your updated resume.
As we can only contact shortlisted candidates we apologise if we do not contact you about your application.
Required Skills:
AQF Certificate III in Baking or equivalent qualification OR minimum 35 years relevant commercial baking experience At least 2 years post-qualification or equivalent industry experience Proven experience in artisan and commercial bread production Strong understanding of dough fermentation baking processes and quality control Ability to work early mornings weekends and under pressure Reliable punctual and able to work independently and as part of a team.
