VeiraMal Consulting is seeking an experienced chef to join our clients’ restaurant in Baulkham Hills. Our client, Mikes Grill Baulkham Hills is looking for an enthusiastic individual who can work well in a team, with strong communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

· Experience in food preparation and cooking for large numbers of people.
· Qualifications in Hospitality or Commercial Cookery.
· Hygiene for Food Handlers Certificate.
· Good communication skill.
Responsible for: Maintaining efficient management and delivery of food services.
Accountable to: Manager /Owner
Performance appraisal: Three months after appointment, then at least annually and/or when required.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

· Determining how food should be cooked, presented, and create decorative food displays.
· Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
· Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
· Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
· Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
· Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
· Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
· Recruit and hire staff, including cooks and other kitchen workers.
· Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
· Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on regular basis or for special guests and orders.
· Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
· Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account factors such as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers.
· Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Previous experience in similar role
· Have a passion for great food and presentation
· Ability to prioritize, set goals, and a determination to achieve them
· Experience in kitchen operations and staff training
· Experience with menu creation and costings
· Experience in stock control and wastage minimization

Please refer the Job description for details