Woywoyphatchicken Pty Ltd T/as Phat Chicken seeks full-time Cook to produce a range of home-made style freshly prepared roasts, salads, bakes, curries, casseroles & more.

Benefits

We are offering excellent working conditions and a starting gross salary of $75,000 plus superannuation.

Tasks & responsibilities

The role includes:

Responsibilities:

To prepare and serve a range of home-style gourmet menu items at a consistently high standard under head chef’s guidance
To support head chef in kitchen operations

Main Duties:

Assist head chef in planning menus and ordering food supplies
Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures – specifically ensuring mix of traditional & contemporary cooking techniques are followed to retain authenticity of the cuisine.
Prepare menu items adapting them to the dietary needs of the customers
Ensure quality and consistency by following standard recipes and presentation
Checking the quality of raw materials
Checking the cleanliness and operation of equipment before production
Assist head chef in ordering daily supplies and receive and store stock as per company standards and estimated requirement.
Abiding food safety & hygiene regulations as per the current regulations.
Assist with training kitchen staff if required.
Ensure consistent and quality performance from kitchen team during peak trade hours.

Qualifications & experience

To be selected you must have:

Certificate IV in commercial cookery or equivalent experience
At least 2 years’ experience as Cook/Chef
Proven experience in similar style cooking is required
High level of attention to detail
Exceptional levels of cleanliness and organisation
Communication and organisational skills
Team player and able to work in busy environment