Chef- Sous Chef

YORKEYS KNOB BOATING CLUB

Come and be part of our beautiful club, in an idyllic location with vibrant restaurant and deck dining areas. Boaties Bar & Grill is seeking a variety of qualified chef positions with a proven track record and a passion for food to join our team. Boaties Bar & Grill is a busy club kitchen that serves a regular club menu but also empowers our chefs to get creative with the menu, the successful candidate will be able to work quickly, and work cohesively as a part of a team of chefs.

The successful applicant –

· Will be reliable, punctual, well presented, person with good food hygiene knowledge and a team player attitude.

· Be versed in high level communications required of a kitchen team and be a team player.

· Will have a flare for attention to detail and the desire to provide consistency in meal quality as set down by the management.

· Will be able to contribute skills and qualifications required for a commercial kitchen.

· Be available to workdays, nights and weekends and be available to work for an average 38 hours per week.

· Will be required to provide employer references and undergo national police check prior to commencing.

· Well rounded skills that lend to all areas of the kitchen including pantry, larder, pans & grills.

· A passion for cooking and a desire to work in a high paced environment.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Excellent leadership & management.

· Understanding of health and sanitation laws.

· The capacity to work under extreme pressure.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

· Overall responsibility for the kitchen’s daily operations including developing and planning menus and daily specials.

· Ensuring food preparation and presentation is of high-quality during preparation, cooking and serving stages.

· Liaising about any food or kitchen issues with the relevant managers, restaurant supervisors, kitchen and waiting staff.

· Training new staff or assisting current staff on their technique or procedure by providing demonstration when necessary.

· General management of lower-level kitchen staff.

· Preparation of ingredients and cooking the dishes. This includes ensuring all ingredients are ready and prepped for more complex dishes.

· Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance. This requires temperature checks, food control and an understanding of how to minimize wastage through accurate portion control and stock rotation. To enforce this the chef must establish cleaning schedules for equipment, storage and work areas to enforce all hygiene regulations.

· Ensure compliance with applicable health codes and regulations.

· Create good communicational between the Managers, kitchen and waiting staffs and discuss any food preparation issues timely and appropriately.

If you have the qualifications, skills & ambition we require, we want to hear from you.

Wages will be paid weekly – dependent on position and experience – As per the Registered and Licensed Club Award 2020, relevant penalty rates apply.

Hours 38+ Salary Position – Shifts vary depending on industry requirements.

3 Employment references must be provided, and applicants may be required to undergo a National Police Check.

Required Qualifications:

· Certificate III in Commercial Cooking or higher.

· 2 – 5 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen.

· Formal culinary training – AQF recognised degree, diploma or advanced diploma in hospitality, commercial cookery or something related.

· Drivers License preferred.

· Must be residing in / have long term accommodation in the Cairns area.

Job Type: Full Time

Benefits: Employee Discount

Schedule:

· Afternoon Shift

· Day Shift

· Evening Shift

· Flexible Hours

· Morning Shift

· Night Shift

· Public Holidays

· Weekends

Experience: Chef: 2 Years (Preferred)

Location: Yorkeys Knob (Preferred)

Commercial Cookery Qualification: Cert III in Commercial Cookery (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Experience:

• high volume Kitchen: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)