Description:
Kidd & Co Group Pty Ltd in Wollongong NSW, is seeking an experienced, dedicated and qualified full-time Chef to join their dynamic team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and growth in the future.
1. GUEST EXPERIENCE
Day to Day
•Following direction from Head/Sous Chef on food narrative, menu items, specials and trends applicable to our narrative
•Assists in tastings throughout the menu creation process.
•Ensures all equipment and crockery related to cooking is used appropriately.
•Once menus are completed, supporting Head/Sous Chef in ensuring menu is prepared as per prep lists and recipe cards, etc.
•Takes on board staff and guest feedback delivered by the head/sous chef to constantly improve and evolve.
2. BUSINESS ACUMEN & BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Day to Day
•Assist the Head/Sous Chef to ensure all stock is ordered, received, stored and managed in line with WHS, temperature and rotation requirements.
•Assists Head/Sous Chef in managing menu costings in line with profit margins, narrative, COG Sand competitiveness.
•Assist the Head/Sous Chef in managing minimisation of wastage throughout the kitchen
•Assist the Head/Sous Chef in completing accurate stock counts.
•Ensure proper use of kitchen equipment and consistently use all required PPE.•Ensures all recipes (including specials) and necessary equipment are used correctly for service execution.
•Ensure all kitchen prep and close down tasks are followed and conducted in a timely efficient manner
•Work in different sections efficiently & ensuring consistency
•Ensures presentation, taste, temperature, freshness and quality of dishes presented to the headchef are maintained.
3. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP
Day to Day
•Contributes to performance reviews and follows recommended actions.
•Be involved in induction and ongoing training.
•Coordinates own growth/development with Head Chef.
•Executing daily operations and giving feedback to improve performance
•Involved in training, developing and collaborates with head chefs to aid in their growth
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
•You love what you do.
•Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive in your approach.
•A strong communicator who can positively and productively influence outcomes.•A people person who enjoys engaging with the team and guests to deliver positive outcomes.
•A hunger to learn, develop and improve in all that you do.
•Able give and receive feedback in a constructive manner.
A remuneration package between $70,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year plus superannuation will be negotiated depending on skills and experience.