CHEF
- Plan, prepare and cook food to high standards.
- Assist with menu planning and contribute ideas for new dishes.
- Supervise kitchen staff and ensure efficient kitchen operations.
CHEFDURKS CAFE & EATERY (EASTERN CREEK)
ASYNC IT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Eastern Creek, NSW
Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 per year + superannuation
About the Role
DURKS CAFE & EATERY (EASTERN CREEK), operated by ASYNC IT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD T/A DURKS CAFE & EATERY (EASTERN CREEK), is seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, preparing and cooking food to a high standard while assisting with the efficient day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare and cook food according to recipes, menus and required quality standards.
- Prepare and cook a variety of dishes while maintaining consistent taste, quality and presentation.
- Assist with menu planning and contribute ideas for new dishes and seasonal menu items.
- Coordinate and supervise kitchen staff during food preparation and service.
- Organise food preparation, cooking, garnishing and plating.
- Monitor food quality, portion sizes and presentation.
- Manage kitchen stock and monitor inventory levels.
- Assist with ordering ingredients, supplies and kitchen requirements.
- Maintain effective relationships with food and ingredient suppliers.
- Ensure food is stored, prepared and handled in accordance with food safety and hygiene requirements.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Train and supervise junior kitchen staff where required.
- Monitor kitchen operations during service and ensure meals are prepared and served efficiently.
- Respond to customer feedback and assist with maintaining high food quality standards.
- Ensure workplace health and safety procedures are followed.
- Work effectively as part of a professional kitchen team.
Skills & Experience
The successful applicant will ideally have:
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent/higher qualification.
- At least 1–3 years of full-time relevant experience as a Chef.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
- Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Ability to plan and organise food preparation and kitchen operations.
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy commercial kitchen.
- Ability to supervise and train junior kitchen staff.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Strong attention to food quality, presentation and consistency.
What We Offer
- Full-time employment.
- Salary of $80,000 – $90,000 per year + superannuation.
- Opportunity to work in a busy and professional café and eatery environment.
- Supportive kitchen team.
- Opportunity to develop culinary skills and professional experience.
Work Location:
Eastern Creek, NSW
Employer:
ASYNC IT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
Trading as: DURKS CAFE & EATERY (EASTERN CREEK)
Only eligible and shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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