Chef/Cook

Traverse Alpine Group, a leading hospitality operator delivering high-standard food and beverage services and hotels in remote areas, is seeking a talented and qualified Chef/Cook to join their team. This is a great opportunity to work in a friendly, cooperative, challenging, and stimulating work environment that values continuous improvement, innovation, training, and development. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about food and drinks and can deliver delicious and remarkable dishes that meet the highest standards of quality, freshness, and seasonality. The candidate is also expected to provide impeccable service and maintain the highest level of professionalism and integrity in their work.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus, estimate food and inventory requirements, and order supplies accordingly.
• Prepare and cook dishes in a timely and professional manner following the recipes, presentation, and quality standards set by the company.
• Monitor food quality and safety standards to ensure they meet or exceed industry standards and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff, including cooks, dishwashers, and other helpers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic kitchen in adherence to state and local health codes and regulations.
• Follow food cost control measures to minimize waste, reduce expenses, and maximize profitability.
• Create and test new recipes and menu items to keep the restaurant fresh, exciting, and in line with the latest food trends.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef/Cook, with at least two years of experience in a similar position.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, presentation, and quality standards.
• Excellent understanding of kitchen sanitation and safety protocols.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and ensure timely delivery of orders.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to train and supervise kitchen staff effectively.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience working in remote areas and/or large-scale events is a plus.

Benefits

• Accommodation and staff meals are offered within our group at a fraction of the cost.
• Award winning large hospitality group with room to grow and succeed.
• Choose a seasonal role or stay with us for a year round role moving between our 8 venues (and growing!) in Falls Creek (VIC), Bright (VIC) & Albury (NSW)
• For those who love to ski or snowboard, we offer winter employment in Falls Creek with the largest hospitality group and a number of venues to learn new skills in and work with some amazing and talented staff.