Description:
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Full Time Chef to join our team at the Crafty Cargo Taphouse & Sports Bar in the beautiful town of Hervey Bay, Queensland. As a full-time Chef, you will play a vital role in continuing to deliver exceptional dining experiences in a relaxed country atmosphere to locals & travellers alike.
What you'll be doing
- Preparing a varied range of dishes from our menu, ensuring consistent quality and presentation
- Assisting with menu development and creating new, seasonal specials
- Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment
- Adhering to all food safety and hygiene regulations
- Providing guidance and mentorship to junior kitchen staff
- Collaborating with the front-of-house team to deliver exceptional customer service
- Conducting inventory management and ordering of supplies
What we're looking for
- Proven experience as a Chef, preferably in a similar hospitality environment
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, presentation and kitchen management including food safety and hygiene best practices
- Excellent problem-solving, communication and time management skills
- Ability to work well in a team and under pressure
- Formal culinary qualification or training (desirable) such as a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Who are we
The Crafty Cargo Taphouse & Sports bar is a family-owned business that has been serving the Fraser Coast community for many years.
We believe our people are our most valuable resource, their safety and well-being is of paramount importance.
Our business success is dependent upon our professional team of dedicated Hospitality Professionals.
As a family owned business, we can offer job stability, direction and skills training for the right people. We pride ourselves on our warm hospitality and exceptional dining experiences.
We are seeking a talented individual to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success.
What we offer
At Crafty Cargo, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and friendly team environment. We’re passionate about reaching our goals and assisting our team in achieving theirs. We also encourage a healthy work-life balance, and our close-knit team will ensure you feel right at home from day one.
You can also expect above HIGA award remuneration & standard Qld entitlements all in a safe and well run establishment along with a range of benefits including staff meals and discounts.
We are committed to the following core values:
- Great Place to Work - We are serious about achieving results, but enjoy having fun as we do it;
- Trust - We take people at their word until they give us cause not to;
- Integrity - Our reputation is the most valuable asset that we possess;
- Honesty - We are open, sincere and truthful in our communication with customers, suppliers and fellow team members;
- Respect - Everyone has the right to be treated with respect at all times;
- Value for Money - Employees provide value for money for all stakeholders through efficient and effective use of resources; and
- Safety and Quality - We pride ourselves on putting employee and customer safety first and providing quality services and products.
If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply now and become our next CHEF !
All people shortlisted for roles must:
- have the legal right to work in Australia (will need to provide proof).
- be physically capable of doing the job safely.
- have professional pride and work well in a team.
- understand that taking care of our customers = job stability.
- have stable employment history (or wish to have stable employment)
- have contactable employment referees
- Experienced in Bistro/ Restaurant food service
- RSA (or willingness to obtain)
- Food Safety Handler certification (or willingness to obtain)
CONTACT DETAILS AND APPLICATION
If you have any questions or problems with lodging your resume/ application, please email; admin@craftycargo.com.au