The Surfy Port Douglas is seeking a motivated and experienced Head Cook to join our team on a permanent basis in beautiful Port Douglas .
The successfull applicant will recieve an annual salary of $ 79499 plus 12% superannuation. As the Head Cook, you will report directly to the chef and be responsible for the coordination of day to day kitchen operations, ensuring the consistent preparation and presentation of high - qualtity meals maintaining food safety standards, and supporting the efficient operation of the kitchen. The role includes supervising kitchen staff, coordinating food preparation activities , and assisting the chef with menu planning and inventure management .
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspect food supplies and ingredients to ensure they meet qualtity and frreshness standards
- Prepare, cook and present a variety of meals in accordance with recipes, customer requirements and business standards
- Operate and monitor kitchen retirement, including ovens, grills fryers and other cooking applicances
- Apply appropriate herbs , spices and seasonings to achieve consistent flavour and presentation
- Portion and present meals , including preparing sauces , gravies and garnishes .
- Store food safely using appropriate temperatures control , stock rotation and food handling procedures
- Prepare meals to accomadate special dietary , allergies, cultural and nutritional requirements where required.
- Assist the Chef with menu planning , daily specials, seasonal menu options and estimating food requirements
- Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering ingredients and kitchen supplies to support efficient. kitchen operations and minimise waste
- Supervise, coordinate and provide on the job training and guidance to cooks and other kitchen staff
- maintain a high standard of cleanliness , food safety and workplace health and safety
- Work collaboratively with the chef and front of house staff to ensure efficient service and a high standards of customer satisfiaction
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Demonstrated ability to prepare a variety of dishes and operate commercial kitchen equipment
- Experience supervising, training or mentoring kitchen staff
- Sound knowledge of food safety standards, safe food handling practices, and preparing meals to meet special dietary requirements
- The ability to work effiently in a fast paced team environment while maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation
If you believe you meet the criteria above, please apply. Note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Pay: $71,000.00 – $78,876.75 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
