Chef

Sunshine Australia Food Co. Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled to join our team. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality dishes, overseeing kitchen operations, and ensuring food safety standards. The ideal candidate has a culinary degree, proven experience in a similar role, and strong leadership skills. Join us to enjoy competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for growth
• Supportive work environment

Task & responsibilities

• Prepare menu 
• Estimates expected food consumption and organises preparation
• Management of whole kitchen, including staff
• Delegate preparation of ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, etc.)
• Cook food using kitchen equipment (induction heaters, electric oven, etc.)
• Check food while cooking
• Supervise the quality of ingredients
• Ensure great presentation before meals are served
• Keep a clean, sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly according to regulatory requirements
• Monitor stock
• Staff training sessions and coaching staff
• Keeps records of wastage
• Open and closing kitchen procedures
• Make adjustments to food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concern.

Qualification & experience

• At least Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
• Minimum 1 year of work experience 
• Ability to work with a busy kitchen, leading a team of cooks and assistants.