Experienced Chef/Cook

Location: SYDNEY, NSW

Salary: $60,001 - $80,000

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description Alegre Bar & Dining in King Street Wharf is seeking for an experienced & motivated Chef (Full-time) to join our team. Duties & Responsibilities will include-

• Setting up service station as per restaurant standard
• Prep, cook and seasoning food in day to day operation
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation discussing food preparation issues with Head Chef, Managers, Dietitians, kitchen and waiting staff
• Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures
• Ordering, receiving food items and storing them at right temperature and place
• Meet special dietary requirements of customer as requested
• Assisting Head Chef with menu planning, Recipe card, Estimation Food & Labour cost
• Effective participation in controlling desired food cost and minimising food wastage
• Train new and other junior staff
• Following Food Safety & OH&S policies
• Maintaining Temperature Log Book & Cleaning/maintenance schedule
• Must be organised and able to work both independently and as a supportive team member
• Follow all lawful instruction of Employer and seniors

Skills and experience

• Minimum 2-3-year experience as chef
• Commercial Cookery degree would be an advantage
• Excellent Knife and cooking skills
• Experience to run functions
• Must be able to work weekends, split shifts in 7 days rotated roster
• A passion for the hospitality industry
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Must be organised and able to work both independently and as a supportive team member
• Be able to work under pressure in a professional and polite manner
• Have high attention to detail and take pride in your work at all times
• Must be reliable, punctual and own reliable transport desirable.
• Meticulous meeting high standard of cleanliness, health and hygiene

Job benefits and perks

• A competitive annual salary
• Great working environment and conditions
• Friendly employer and team
• Convenient location

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $65,000 to $67,000.00 /year