Chef

Istanbul Chargrill & Kebab Palace Pty Ltd is looking for a skilled and experienced Chef to join our kitchen team in a full-time position at our North Lakes, QLD restaurant. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing quality dishes, supporting menu development, supervising kitchen staff and maintaining high standards of food safety, presentation and service.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan menus and calculate food quantities, portion sizes and preparation costs
• Prepare and cook a range of dishes in accordance with recipes and established restaurant standards
• Check the quality, flavour, presentation and consistency of meals before service
• Plan and coordinate daily food preparation and cooking activities
• Supervise, guide and train Cooks and Kitchenhands in food preparation, cooking procedures and safe food-handling practices
• Monitor stock levels and order food ingredients, kitchen supplies and other required items
• Ensure sufficient stock is available to meet daily preparation and service requirements
• Work with management to create new dishes, review menus and improve existing recipes
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house employees to support timely and efficient food service
• Ensure kitchen operations comply with food safety, workplace health and hygiene requirements
• Monitor and adjust the temperatures of ovens, grills, chargrills and other cooking equipment
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen throughout each shift

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Certificate IV in Kitchen Management or another relevant qualification
• At least one year of relevant experience working in a commercial kitchen
• Experience in menu planning, portion control, food costing and kitchen operations
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train and support kitchen employees
• Strong organisation, time-management and communication skills
• Ability to perform efficiently and maintain quality standards in a fast-paced restaurant environment

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Secure full-time employment in an established restaurant
• Supportive and professional kitchen team
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Staff meals and employee discounts
• Superannuation and leave entitlements in accordance with applicable legislation