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Full-Time Cook (Commis Chef) – Duxton Woolshed Joint Venture
At The Woolshed Inn, we believe in creating memorable moments for everyone who walks through our doors. Located in a historic setting and bringing people together since 1852, we offer a welcoming atmosphere with great food, drinks, and entertainment.
Our newly renovated accommodations are perfect for a quick meal, a night out, or a longer stay. Guests can enjoy our sports bar, complete with a video jukebox, unwind in our sunny outdoor area, challenge friends to a game of pool, or sip on our weekly cocktail specials.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Commis Chef (Cook) to join our dynamic kitchen team.
About the Role
The Commis Chef at the Woolshed Inn is directly responsible for supporting the Head Chef in day-to-day operations, budgeting, training, and general performance of food revenue for the hotel. The Commis Chef will assist the Head Chef in delivering on-trend and in-season menus across all departments (events/restaurant/bar) and will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Main duties of the cook
- Preparation of stocks and sauces
- Portioning fish and meats
- Following standard recipes in the production of entrees, mains and deserts
- Working as part of the team to deliver quality meals to guests
- Receiving and controlling products
- Using equipment such as chargrill, fryers, Combi oven, brat pan, sous vide and planetary mixer
- Maintaining consistency across food preparation and cleanliness
- Overviewing all general cleanliness and making sure that strict hygiene levels are maintained for guests well being
- Cooking with correct food handling techniques and temperature/storage controls are in place
- Ensuring compliance with WH& Safety laws
- Ensuring compliance with all hotel policies and procedures
- Training kitchenhands in OH&S procedures
- In addition to the above cook duties above, the following duties may be assigned
- Planning, organising, and participating in the preparation and cooking of food, including involvement in the development of menus
- Participating in the implementation of the head chef’s menu plans across the venue utilising the best of fresh local ingredients
- Monitoring to improve on GP by close monitoring of stock wastage
- Working with the Head Chef to develop and project manage the evolution of menus for the venue.
- Creating a positive working environment built upon respect, passion, development, inclusion and education and training
- Working with the Head Chef during the recruitment process for the kitchen team
- Training kitchen staff in line with hotel standards
- Monitoring the quality and consistency of all meals coming from the kitchen
- Advising & Reporting performance management needs to the Head Chef
Required qualifications, experience and skills
- A minimum qualification of Certificate 4 in the relevant area or at least 3 years of experience in place of the formal qualifications
- Relevant full-time work experience in a similar environment for at least 1 year
- Proven experience in kitchen management including menu implementation, stock ordering/control within the hospitality industry
- A passion for local produce and an interest in current trends
- Be well organised and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail with a particular eye for presentation and quality
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people (suppliers, customers, employees, Managers)
- The ability to analyse situations and make rational and responsible decisions relating to staffing, and strategic business issues
- Able to accept significant levels of responsibility and accountability
- Ability to train, motivate and counsel staff in relation to performance issues
- Ability to build relationships with clients and develop loyalty to the brand
Salary $77,000-$80,000 per annum plus superannuation
Position Type Full-time 38 hours a week
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to careers@duxtonpubs.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay: $77,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Do you require visa sponsorship for this role?
Education:
- Certificate I – IV (Preferred)
Experience:
- Commis Chef: 2 years (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
A: 101 Woolshed St, Bordertown, SA 5268
P: (08) 8752 0347
E: admin@woolshedinnhotel.com.au
