Chef and Cook

ABN: 24 681 740 456

Position 1: Chef

Position 2: Cook

Basis of Employment: Full-time (38 hours per week)

Location of workplace: 40 Malbon St, Bungendore NSW 2621

Salary: $77,000 to $80,000 + 12% Superannuation

Bombay Pavilion is an iconic fine dining restaurant located in Bungendore serving Indian cuisine and are looking for a full-time chef and a full-time cook.

We are looking for a Chef and also a Cook to join our team in Bungendore. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 1-year full-time work experience in their relevant occupation, preferably in Indian cuisine.

The ideal candidate must think innovatively and can work in a team.

• Preparing for service and cooking dishes as per the menu and recipes provided.
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Excellent food presentation skills.
• Ability to cater as per cultural and dietary needs of customers.
• Communicate effectively with floor and other kitchen staff.
• Supervise, guide and co-ordinate activities of all cooks in the kitchen.
• Liaise with Restaurant Manager, Head Chef, and other staff regarding food preparation issues.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation standards, ensuring safe working practise is adhered by all staff.
• Monitor performance and train junior kitchen staff.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Manage inventory and order food supplies.
• Ensure suggestions or enquiries by guests are dealt with in accordance with company policies.
• Facilitating special events & functions
• Meeting Food Cost Budgets and other KPIs set by the Management.
• Keep updated on industry knowledge and best practices.
• Determine preparation and service of food ensuring attractive presentation.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers, and other cooking equipment.
• Planning menus and costing menus.
• Minimise food wastage.
• Rostering of kitchen staff and managing labour cost.
• Storing food in temperature-controlled facilities.
• Follow sustainable work practices.
• Ability to handle busy environment and work under pressure.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings with wait staff and discuss issues with all concerned staff.

Duties & Responsibilities as a Cook:

• Preparing for service and cooking dishes as per the menu and recipes provided.
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Excellent food presentation skills.
• Ability to cater as per cultural and dietary needs of customers.
• Communicate effectively with floor and other kitchen staff.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation standards, ensuring safe working practise is adhered by all staff.
• May train junior kitchen staff
• Help Facilitate special events & functions
• May assist the Chef in Planning menus
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers, and other cooking equipment.

Qualifications:

• Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or Relevant qualifications.

Cook

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or Relevant qualifications.

Skills and other requirements for the position:

• Have a minimum of 1-year full-time work experience in the relevant role.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Awareness of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Have knowledge of Food Handling and Food Safety procedures.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Have a passion for cooking.

An annual salary of $77,000.00 to $80,000.00 plus 12% superannuation will be paid to the right candidate.

Kindly apply with your resume and email it to [email protected]