Chef (Multiple)

We are currently seeking multiple full-time chefs to work within our client sites at Warriewood, NSW (2102) and Kallangur, QLD (4503). This is a sensational role for someone who has great skills and is a go-getter.

The role would be working in coordination with our Director as well as the client on site, and will require you to have outstanding communication skills and excellent management abilities. If this sounds like you, please read on… 

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: AUD 80,000 + Super
• Great Work-life balance

Task & responsibilities

BASIC FUNCTIONS

1. Responsible for liaising with the Client as the first point of contact on-site, representing A Delish Affair Catering Services Pty Ltd. 
2. Planning and organizing all six meals on a daily basis in close coordination with the Client as well as the Director of the business. 
3. Menu planning, Procurement and ordering of Stock and Equipment within the specified guidelines. 
4. Maintain & Monitor quality and food standard parameters.
5. Effective management of modified and specific dietary needs of the client's patients.
6. Ensuring that all incumbents are coached and strictly adhere to the HACCP and WH&S standards at all times. 
7. Liaising with the Clients for their onsite as well as offsite functions, managing end to end procedures whilst ensuring total client satisfaction. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Actively participating in the Annual Budget forecast by working in close coordination with the Director.
2. Reporting on the Site performance against the agreed budget on a monthly basis. 
3. Working with the Client to establish dietary requirements for each patient and ensuring that these are well documented and adhered to at all meal times
4. Introducing new dishes and demonstrating the cooking techniques to all staff, ensuring that the processes are well documented for all to follow at all times. 
5. Supervising other staff while cooking the meals on a daily basis. 
6. Responsible for maintaining, upholding and executing the site Online HACCP program whilst ensuring that all Food Safety records are maintained as per legislative and other requirements. 
7. Selecting, hiring, training and disciplining staff at the allocated site of responsibility. 
8. Responsible for ensuring that Monthly stock takes are completed appropriately, reporting on any anomalies observed, with an explanation of any shrinkage in both perpetual and non-perpetual stock items. 
9. Coaching and Enforcing of all Food Safety guidelines while taking a lead on any new updates, ensuring that A Delish Affair Catering Services continues to be recognised for its outstanding work when it comes to the health & safety of all parties involved and maintains its leadership position within the Catering Industry. 
10. Maintaining rosters and timesheets for all team members and agency staff, and reporting to the Director on a weekly basis about staff absences and leave forecast.
11. Ensuring that all accidents and near misses are reported to the Client and Director, as well as documented to ensure safety and well-being of all. 
12. Responsible for the overall operation, financial performance and WH&S on site. 

Qualification & experience

1. Appropriate Qualification and at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
2. Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
3. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. 
4. Food Safety Supervisor Certification is a must. 
5. Management of Institutional Catering experience – Highly regarded.
6. Police Clearance and Working with Children Check for the respective states.