Chef

Position: Chef

Name of Employer: HUNGER VALLEY PTY LTD t/a Hunger Valley

Location: South Melbourne VIC 3205

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 38 hours per week

About the Employer

Hunger Valley is a restaurant located in South Melbourne, Victoria. We are committed to providing our customers with high-quality, freshly prepared food and an enjoyable dining experience.

We are currently seeking an experienced and suitably qualified Chef to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Position Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals while contributing to menu planning, kitchen operations, food quality, hygiene standards and the effective coordination of food preparation activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Chef will be responsible for:

1. Planning menus in consultation with management and considering customer requirements and operational needs.
2. Estimating food and labour costs and assisting with the ordering of food supplies.
3. Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
4. Discussing food preparation and operational issues with managers, kitchen staff and waiting staff.
5. Demonstrating cooking techniques and advising kitchen staff on appropriate cooking procedures.
6. Preparing and cooking food in accordance with established recipes, menus and quality standards.
7. Checking the quality, freshness and suitability of foodstuffs and ingredients before and during preparation.
8. Ensuring appropriate portioning, presentation and consistency of dishes before they are served.
9. Explaining, implementing and enforcing food hygiene, food safety and workplace health and safety requirements within the kitchen.
10. Monitoring the storage and preservation of food to maintain quality and minimise wastage.
11. Freezing and preserving foods where required.
12. Assisting with the selection and training of kitchen staff where required.
13. Coordinating kitchen activities to ensure meals are prepared and served efficiently and to the required standard.
14. Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment.

Skills and Qualifications

The successful candidate should have:

1. A minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent relevant qualification or experience.
2. A minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
3. Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
4. Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
5. Ability to plan and organise kitchen activities effectively.
6. Ability to monitor food quality and presentation consistently.
7. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
8. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
10. Ability to assist with the supervision and training of kitchen staff.

How to Apply

Suitable candidates are invited to apply by submitting this portal.

Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents are encouraged to apply.