Head Chef and Cook
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Ballarat, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
A new Italian-inspired restaurant in Ballarat is putting its kitchen team together. It needs a Head Chef to set the standard and shape the menu, and it also wants Chefs, Cooks and Kitchen Hands, so there is a way in at more than one level.
The ad says employer sponsorship may be available for eligible applicants, subject to skills, experience and applicable visa requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the kitchen and its team
- Prepare and plate Italian and European-inspired dishes to a high standard
- Keep taste, quality and presentation consistent from plate to plate
- Help develop the menu, recipes, specials and seasonal dishes
- Handle food preparation, purchasing, ordering and stock rotation, watching stock levels, food costs and kitchen resources
- Plan labour sensibly so the kitchen runs smoothly
- Train, guide and support the kitchen team
- Keep kitchen procedures accurate and consistent
- Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace standards, and keep the kitchen clean, safe and organised
- Stay efficient through busy service periods
- Keep communication clear between the kitchen and management, and help build a positive, team-focused workplace
Requirements & Eligibility
- Relevant, verifiable experience in a commercial kitchen
- Minimum 3 years as a senior chef or Head Chef for Head Chef applicants
- Earlier work as a Chef, Cook or Kitchen Hand for the other roles
- Able to show relevant culinary skills and professional experience
- Italian or modern European cooking experience is highly regarded
- Relevant culinary qualifications or recognised trade training are advantageous
- Strong leadership and communication skills for senior positions
- Knowledge of food costing, ordering, stock control and kitchen operations
- Solid grasp of food safety and hygiene, and the ability to hold high standards in a fast-paced environment
- A reliable, organised, professional approach, good teamwork in a kitchen, and availability for required hospitality shifts, including evenings and weekends
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