Junior Sous Chef - Hiring Now

AET Australia Pty Ltd T/A Catalina Country Club Restaurant is a busy restaurant located on Beach Road, Batemans Bay, on land traditionally occupied by the Walbunja people from the Yuin nation, in the heart of the beautiful NSW South Coast. Situated only 1.5 km from the Batemans Bay CBD, 147 km from Canberra and just 276 km (or a 35-minute Regional Flight) from Sydney, Club Catalina has something for everyone!

The Role:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Junior Sous Chef to contribute to the success of our kitchen operations. The position will work closely with the Head Chef/Sous Chef and the duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee food preparation, ensuring freshness, quality, and adherence to food safety guidelines.
• To monitor par levels of the food stock, and kitchen equipment and inform management when needed, perform stocktake and food items as requested by management, manage maintenance daily and report any issues to management.
• Menu planning as per customer demand and market requirements within the company budget in liaison with the Head Chef/Sous Chef and the management.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to the menu and standardized recipes.
• Ensure consistent food quality and presentation in line with the restaurant’s standards.
• Rotating stock, ordering and maintaining food stock, food portion control, waste management, and stock purchase (receipt and storage).
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff, ensuring they adhere to kitchen policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of a positive and collaborative kitchen culture.
• Adherence and awareness of Australian food & safety health standards & codes of practice.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to hygiene and sanitation standards.

About the applicant:

• Trade qualifications (i.e. Cert III or IV in Commercial Cookery).
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Chef.
• Thorough understanding of food safety standards and HACCP.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to lead a team, encouraging and ensuring all team members are performing and working in a positive environment.

Other details:

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: AUD 80,000 per year plus superannuation

If this sounds like you, please apply. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and your application will be treated as strictly confidential.