Chef

About the role

El Attar Middle Eastern Grill located in Toowoomba is currently seeking a motivated, experienced chef to join our kitchen team, in a fast-paced and energetic environment. Our restaurant offers lunch and dinner service 7 days a week. As our venue is rapidly growing, we are currently looking for a Qualified and experienced chef to join our team who can cater for our cuisines.

Key responsibilities

• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
• Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
• Hire, train, and supervise cooks and other food preparation workers
• Demonstrate ability to organise a kitchen team within a busy environment
• Plan and design menus
• Operate within the guidelines set by the state for food handling
• Discuss food preparation issues with the team
• Ensure consistency and highest quality in the taste, presentation and appropriate food temperature for food served in all kitchens
• Ensure the quality and cleanliness of all food displays
• Check stores and refrigerators and be responsible for the proper storing and recycling of leftovers

About you

• Australian equivalent qualification in commercial cookery and management/business management
• Be proactive and responsible
• Be capable of organising and managing a kitchen
• Be able to work nights and weekends
• Ensure a high standard in the areas of health and safety, meal delivery and presentation
• Work well under pressure
• Possess a strong work ethic
• 2 years or more experience
• Experience with cooking middle eastern cuisines preferred

Benefits

• Above award salary including 12% superannuation
• Ongoing training and development with the opportunity to rise within the operation and the business

About us

El Attar Middle Eastern Grill located in Toowoomba is a rapidly growing restaurant offering lunch and dinner service 7 days a week.