Chef/Cook

About Us

Located in the Lara sporting precinct our Club has been around since the 70's. We have a bistro, bars, gaming and TAB facilities and are the home rooms to four sports located in Lara.

We're a community Club dedicated to our members and our community. We believe in great tasting food that is reasonably priced, a family friendly atmosphere, and most importantly a good time.

Perks and Benefits

• Minimum 25hrs per week

• Fixed hours

• Annual salary from $50,000+super based on 25 hours each week

• Additional hours available to cover staff leave etc

• Work with a close-knit team that enjoy working together and importantly, having fun while they do

• Part-time contract

The Role

We want someone who loves the role, wants to have a laugh while running a proven effective and efficient team.

You will be responsible to the Head Chef for the management of certain shifts in the kitchen. You will work in conjunction with the Head Chef and kitchen team to plan, develop, create and ensure a consistent and quality range of menu items including function food.

Duties (non exhaustive)

• Manage the activities of the kitchen during specific shifts and provide operational direction to kitchen staff on those shifts.
• Support the Head Chef for menu development, maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold.
• Work closely with staff, delivering ongoing training, motivation and professional development.
• Insure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
• Liaise with suppliers and providers and if need be advise Head Chef to obtain new ones

The candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

• Experience in the role as a Chef or Cook
• Can follow instructions
• Easy going and enjoys working with other like-minded people
• Can work independently
• Calm and methodical demeanor
• Understand and recognise food trends
• No restrictions to working in Australia

An attractive remuneration package is available for the successful candidate.