Cook

Description:

Ima's Catering Pty Ltd T/A Tel Aviv Yafo in Ballina currently seeks a full-time Cook.
The Cook is responsible for overseeing, organising and coordinating the kitchen`s general operations in service of food and beverages to customers.
Responsibilities and tasks:
* Opening and closing the kitchen, including management of staff arrivals and departures for shifts
* Liaising with chefs on each day’s menu and fulfillment requirements
* Recording stock levels and ordering stock, if required, in conjunction with chefs
* Handling of day-to-day produce costings.
* Maintaining standards of cleanliness and hygiene protocols.
* Managing maintenance of Kitchen`s equipment
* Menu planning and pricing, regularly assessed in conjunction with chefs and management
* Assisting with staff selection process, including interviews and on-the-job training
* Providing appropriate service to customers, handling compliments and complaints
* Generally overseeing the kitchen`s functions and resolving any issues, reporting to management where necessary
* Managing special functions held by the restaurant
* Ensuring Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) policies and procedures are followed by all staff
* Ensuring health regulations are upheld and the health regulation record is kept up to date and in order
* Assisting kitchen staff
* Communicating with and maintaining a good working relationship with management

Required skills and attributes:
* A level of skill commensurate with a degree, advanced diploma or diploma, plus 2 years of relevant experience, or alternatively, at least 3 years of relevant work experience as a Café or Restaurant cook in the hospitality industry in lieu of any formal qualification(s)
* Ability to multi-task and work in a high pressure environment
* Strong communication skills
* Experience managing kitchen staff in a busy café or restaurant
Salary: $72,000 - $82,000 + Superannuation