Job Info

Location: CLAYTON, VIC

Salary: $60,001 - $80,000

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

The Client JMJ Food Services Pty Ltd in Clayton in VIC is looking for an experienced Cook to join their team. Their in-house restaurant in RSL Clayton serves up modern Australian cuisine.

They are always looking for new and creative ways to excite their customers in terms of food taste, quality and presentation. The Role You will have the opportunity to work in a truly dynamic team with the chance to display your creativity in the dishes that you create.

This is for a full time role with an annual salary of $80,000 plus superannuation. The role is based in Clayton, VIC. Duties will include:

Setting and maintaining a high level of standards for the kitchen staff, regarding conduct and cleanliness, in accordance with the Food Safety Act 2006 and associated Food Safety Standards (demonstrating highlevels of manners, respect and professionalism) Preparing, cooking and presenting a range of dishes

Ordering stock as required, rotating stock and labelling/dating/sealing all preparation items (including sealing all food prep at the end of each shift where required) Reconciling all deliveries against the purchase order and delivery dockets, signing and dating all invoices/dockets in a legible manner (with time and name of delivery person recorded) and forwarding completed invoices/dockets to administration department daily! Overseeing the effective and timely monitoring of the temperatures of fridges, freezers and Bain Maries and ensuring the accurate record keeping, within the guidelines set by the relevant legislation and the governing bodies in the appropriate register.

Assisting in the daily cleaning of the kitchen, ensuring all surfaces and equipment is maintained as per legislative and company policy requirements Supervision of all kitchen staff, to ensure they are conducting themselves in accordance with the relevant legislation and associate standards Practicing proper workplace health and safety procedures

Ensuring all kitchen facilities are secure at all times (i.e. all cold room doors are locked, back door is secured and keys are kept in a nominated location) Assisting in the development of cost effective, attractive and innovative menus Accountability for monitoring and minimizing the levels of wastage within the kitchen.

Requirements Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality Minimum 1 year of experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen

Must know how and have at least 1 year’ experience in grilling over open fire Experience and knowledge in modern Australian cuisine is essential At least 1 year experience with menu planning and new dish planning

At least 1 year with inventory management and food safety practices At least 1 year’ experience in dietary and nutritional planning Must have at least 1 year of commercial experience in operating grill

Passion for great food and presentation Understanding of, and commitment to, food safety Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team

Experience in training kitchen staff Ability to work well under pressure Goods ordering and menu costing

Stock control and wastage minimization