S&R ALLPORT PTY LTD trading as Railway Hoey Moey is seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will support daily food preparation and cooking, maintain consistent food quality, and ensure a clean, safe and efficient kitchen.

Benefits

$75,000 to $80,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience.

Task & responsibilities

•    Prepare and cook a variety of pub and bistro-style meals, including steaks, seafood, chicken,

•    pasta, burgers, salads and other menu items

•    Prepare ingredients, sauces, stocks, marinades, garnishes and accompaniments for daily service

•    Operate grill, fryer and other commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

•    Ensure dishes are prepared according to recipes, portion requirements and presentation standards

•    Coordinate food preparation and cooking during busy lunch and dinner services

•    Assist with menu planning, daily specials and seasonal menu changes

•    Check the quality and freshness of ingredients and finished dishes

•    Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and receiving kitchen supplies

•    Store food correctly and maintain appropriate stock rotation procedures

•    Maintain food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen

•    Assist with supervising and training cooks and kitchen staff where required

•    Manage preparation levels to meet expected service demand while minimising food wastage

•    Work closely with other kitchen staff and the front-of-house team to ensure timely and efficient

•    Service

•    Assist with food preparation and service for group bookings, functions and special events

•    Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment

Qualification & experience

•    Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or an equivalent relevant qualification

•    At least 1–2 years of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen

•    Experience in a pub, bistro, restaurant or similar high-volume hospitality environment will be highly regarded

•    Good knowledge of grill cooking, food preparation and commercial kitchen operations

•    Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling practices

•    Ability to maintain food quality and consistency during busy service periods

•    Good organizational and time-management skills

•    Ability to work effectively as part of a kitchen team

•    Willingness to work a flexible roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays