Full Time Chef Required

Simon Ekas Catering is seeking full-time Chef to operate and become a part of their kitchen team at 2/66 Whiting Street, Artarmon, NSW 2064

Simon Ekas Catering is a professional catering company offering customised food and event services for a wide range of functions. It focuses on delivering high-quality cuisine and seamless service, creating memorable dining experiences for clients.

Benefits

Task & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Checking the freshness of food and ingredients.
• Supervising and coordinating activities of cooks and other food preparation workers.
• Determining how to present food-Planning menus and ensuring uniform serving sizes and quality of meals.
• Inspecting supplies, equipment and work areas for cleanliness and functionality.
• Monitoring sanitation practices and following kitchen safety standards.
• Executing daily food preparation tasks according to menu specifications.
• Ensuring consistency and quality across all prepared dishes within designated tasks/section.
• Preparing and cooking hot and cold dishes, including special dietary requirements.
• Learning and following SEC recipes, preparation methods, portioning and presentation standards.
• Assisting with cooking and plating under the direction of senior kitchen staff.
• Maintaining a high level of organisation and readiness within the allocated tasks/section throughout preparation and service.
• Ensuring all mise en place is completed to the required standard within designated timeframes.
• Contributing ideas to seasonal menu writing when required.
• Understanding and interpreting SEC Job Sheets/Event Orders.
• Demonstrating understanding, appreciation and flexibility for different cooking styles, and a desire to introduce new techniques, ingredients and ideas into the SEC repertoire and menu writing.

Qualification & experience

An Ideal Candidate Must Be:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, supporting seamless operations.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to food quality and presentation.
• Adaptability to handle last-minute changes in menus or service requirements.
• Identify and resolve food preparation challenges quickly and efficiently.
• Adjust cooking techniques to accommodate special dietary requests.
• Work collaboratively to address any operational bottlenecks.

Experience Required: At least 1 year in similar field

Good Salary Package: $79,500 plus Super

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