POEA Job Position: Chef (Western)

Location: Australia

Job Description

• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services
• Recruit and hire staff, including cooks and other kitchen workers
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
• Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs
• Meet with sales representatives in order to negotiate prices and order supplies
• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers
• Plan, direct, and supervise the food preparation and cooking activities of multiple kitchens or restaurants in an establishment such as a restaurant chain, hospital, or hotel
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
• Check the quantity and quality of received products
• Record production and operational data on specified forms
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients
• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
• Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
• Coordinate planning, budgeting, and purchasing for all the food operations within establishments such as clubs, hotels, or restaurant chains
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
• Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
• Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions such as weddings, parties, and banquets

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory role
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Dedicated to food quality and control
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have at least Vocational Diploma / Short Course Certificate.
• The job requires both Male and Female applicants.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience is required for this position.
• Applicants must be 26 years old and above