Chef

About the role

Hotel Hinchinbrook is seeking a Chef to join their fast-paced kitchen located in Ingham. You will work alongside an experienced team in a large pub/bistro style kitchen environment, assisting the Head Chef to coordinate, direct and control food production to the required standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef to coordinate, direct and control as well as produce quality food for all outlets to the standards

• Operate within the guidelines set by the state for food handling

• Deputize for the Head Chef in their absence, maintaining standards and productivity, and liaise with the floor supervisors to ensure smooth and prompt service

• Ensure consistency and highest quality in the taste, presentation and appropriate food temperature for food served in all kitchens

• Ensure the quality and cleanliness of all food displays

• Check stores and refrigerators and be responsible for the proper storing and recycling of leftovers

• Assist in the creation of new menu items and develop standard recipes and costing

• Order kitchen supplies as required

• Keep a close control of food wastage and spoilage, maintain a close eye on portion size and assist with food cost control

• Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines set by Council and venue standards, maintain cleaning schedules, and ensure the establishment meets health and safety compliance regulations

About you

• Experience working in a large pub/bistro style kitchen

• Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and motivated work ethic

• Ability to understand and comply with internal food policies and procedures and consistently meet expected food quality standards

• Understanding of best practice in food handling requirements

• Cert IV in Commercial Cookery or higher

Benefits

• Healthy work/life balance

• Opportunities to advance in the future

• Great work culture with a pragmatic, experienced, and down-to-earth team

• Generous salary to reflect your experience for full-time positions