CHEF/COOK

Who are we:

Taste of Oaks Flat (N & M Trading Services Pty Ltd) is an exciting new dining destination in Oaks Flat, offering a fresh and diverse menu designed to delight the local community. Our restaurant features a range of delicious burgers, pizzas, pasta, and other quality meals, all served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

As we grow, we are seeking multiple Chef and Cook positions to join our team. We are looking for passionate food professionals who understand Australian tastes and dining standards, take pride in their work, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

If you have a genuine passion for creating great food, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to be part of an exciting restaurant journey from the beginning, Taste of Oaks Flat could be the perfect place for you.

About the role:

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

·Plan and contribute to menus, specials and seasonal food offerings, considering preparation methods, portion control, customer demand and cost efficiency.

·Estimate food quantities, labour requirements and ingredient needs, and assist with ordering, receiving and managing kitchen supplies.

·Prepare, cook and finish menu items across relevant kitchen sections using appropriate culinary techniques, timing and presentation standards.

·Monitor the quality, freshness, portioning and presentation of dishes at all stages of preparation, cooking and service.

·Ensuring of food safety of dishes served to guests with special dietaries (allergies, intolerances)

·Design a

·Demonstrate food preparation methods, cooking techniques, plating standards and safe equipment use to cooks, apprentices and kitchen staff.

·Advise kitchen staff on cooking procedures, recipe execution, production flow and service timing to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

·Liaise with managers, kitchen staff and front-of-house staff regarding food preparation issues, dietary requirements, menu changes and service standards.

·Maintain and enforce food safety, hygiene, sanitation, allergen awareness, temperature control and workplace health and safety procedures.

·Assist with selecting, training, supervising and allocating tasks to kitchen staff to support consistent food production and service delivery.

1. Store food in temperature-controlled facilities, manage food storage, stock rotation, and ingredient handling to minimise waste and maintain freshness.

Ideal Candidates

·At least Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent in a related field. In the absence of formal qualifications, significant commercial experience working in the given role may substitute.

·Commercial cookery experience for at least 1 year or more is preferred

·Australian experience is essential

·Experience in high-volume dining venues.

·Culinary skills- have expertise in Thai, Italian cuisine

·Strong practical culinary skills.

·Flexible with rotating work schedules.

·Available days, nights and weekends.

·Passion for quality food preparation.

·Focus on excellent customer service.

·Works well under service pressure.

·Maintains hygiene and presentation standards.

·Knowledge of Australian food practice and standards.

Australian citizen/ Permanent resident are encouraged to apply.

If this sounds like the role for you, please Apply for this position at the earliest by sending your cover letter and resume with references. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please answer below questions as the part of your application:

1.Do you have at least 1 year of experience as a Chef/Cook?

2.Do you have at least 1 year of Australian work experience in the culinary industry?

3. Do you have experience in high volume restaurants?