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apprentice chef cook chef jobs near newcastle nsw

Full Time

Salary: AUD 79000 - AUD 85000

Chef (ANZSCO 351311)

Requirements

Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery (or equivalent trade qualification), and/or substantial relevant industry experience
Minimum 2 years' experience working as a qualified chef in a commercial kitchen
Sound knowledge of menu planning, food costing, and stock control
Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards
Demonstrated ability to supervise and train kitchen staff
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure

Job Description

Plan menus and develop recipes, taking into account food costs, seasonal availability, and customer preferences
Estimate food and labour requirements, and order and control stock levels, ingredient quality, and wastage
Prepare, cook, and present food to a high standard, applying appropriate cooking and food handling techniques
Discuss food preparation matters with managers and front-of-house staff to coordinate service requirements
Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation
Demonstrate and instruct kitchen staff on correct food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation methods
Coordinate and supervise the activities of cooks, kitchen hands, and apprentices
Ensure the kitchen and food handling areas comply with food safety and workplace health and safety regulations
Liaise with suppliers regarding the quality and availability of ingredients

Cook (ANZSCO 351411)

Requirements

Relevant trade qualification in commercial cookery, and/or relevant experience in a commercial kitchen
Minimum 2 years' experience working as a cook in a commercial kitchen environment
Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
Ability to work efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Job Description

Prepare and cook food according to established standard recipes and menu specifications
Follow instructions from chefs or kitchen managers regarding food preparation, cooking, and presentation
Weigh, measure, and combine ingredients using a variety of kitchen equipment and utensils
Prepare food items such as soups, sauces, salads, and main courses to standard
Portion, plate, and present food according to presentation guidelines
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in food preparation and storage areas in line with food safety regulations
Monitor stock levels of ingredients and report shortages to kitchen management
Assist with basic kitchen administration tasks such as stock rotation and labelling

Pay: $79,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person