Chef - Full Time

About the role

A full-time position is available for a skilled and creative Chef who has a genuine passion for food and takes pride in delivering consistently high-quality dishes. You will work as part of a professional and supportive kitchen team at The Boathouse, a well-established restaurant/café located in Moonee Ponds on the Maribyrnong River.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes in accordance with established recipes and standards.
• Assist the Head Chef with the day-to-day running and operation of the kitchen and undertake additional responsibilities when required.
• Review menus periodically and contribute ideas for new dishes, including dishes based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
• Assist with calculating food costs for new dishes and monitoring cost changes for existing menu items.
• Monitor the quality of dishes throughout preparation and presentation.
• Ensure junior kitchen staff follow appropriate cooking techniques, portioning and presentation standards.
• Check the freshness and quality of ingredients and other food products.
• Ensure stock is rotated appropriately in accordance with the FIFO (First In, First Out) method.
• Monitor food preparation, storage and handling practices to ensure appropriate hygiene and food safety standards are maintained.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment.

About you

• Hold a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Have at least 1 year of relevant full-time work experience in a similar position.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Have the ability to consistently produce high-quality dishes.
• Be capable of working efficiently under pressure in a busy and fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Have sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation and WHS/OH&S requirements.
• Have good organisational and time-management skills.
• Be reliable, motivated and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Have strong attention to detail, particularly regarding food quality, portioning and presentation.
• Be flexible and available to work across a rotating roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus superannuation
• Full-time and ongoing employment
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to work as part of an experienced kitchen team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

About us

The Boathouse is a well-established restaurant/café located in Moonee Ponds on the Maribyrnong River. We pride ourselves on providing quality food and excellent service to our customers. Our venue caters to a diverse range of patrons, and we are committed to maintaining high standards across our kitchen and dining operations.