An exciting opportunity has presented itself at the Diamond Creek Hotel in Melbourne’s Northeast.

We are seeking Chefs with a passion for creativity and an eye for detail to assist the Head Chef to establish procedures and best practice.

 

Summary of Position:

 

Organise and control the operations of the kitchen to ensure a memorable dining experience for our patrons. Duties in brief include:

 

· planning menus, estimating food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies

· be responsible for quality control and tasting the dishes; making sure they are at the

· right standard and are presented correctly before they go out to the customer

· discussing food preparation issues with Managers, Dietitians and kitchen and waiting

· staff

· demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures

· preparing and cooking food

· explaining and enforcing hygiene regulations

· may select and train staff

· may freeze and preserve foods

· create a vision for the cuisine, inspire the team and delegate tasks effectively

· recruit, motivate and manage staff

· oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, order food and undertake the kitchen

· inventory (this potentially includes budgeting)

· oversee hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen

· prepare and plate dishes and have an input into menu design.

 

To be successful in the role, you will need to have:

 

· Appropriate qualifications such as AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma [ANZSCO Skill Level 2] at a minimum

· A minimum of at least 2-years formal experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.

· Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment

· A positive attitude with a strong work ethic and good communication skills

· Ability to work well within a team environment and under pressure

· Be available to workdays, nights and weekends and have your own reliable transport.

· An ability and desire to work morning, late evening and weekend shifts Innovative and organise.

 

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian work visa.

This position is for immediate start for the successful applicant.

 

A generous salary is on offer for the right candidate. If you are looking for the next chapter in your career, please apply now.

 

Please note only successful applicants will be responded to.