Thai Chef

About This Job

Amphawa Thai award-winning Thai restaurant located at 7/47 Ashmore Road, Bundall 4217 on the Gold Coast, Queensland is on the hunt for an experienced full-time Thai Chef to join our amazing team.

$60,000 – 65,000 + 10.5% super + 4 weeks holiday + 10 days personal leave per annum.

We are seeking an experienced and talented full-time chef who has the passion and ability to lead our team to provide our guests with a superior dining experience.

You will be responsible for cooking our amazing food with attention to detail and quality, and also advising on cooking procedures.

Cleaning and maintaining high standards of hygiene throughout the kitchen area to meet Health Department requirements, estimating & controlling food and labour costs, and ordering food supplies.

Discussing food preparation issues with managers and staff.

A willingness to coach & mentor kitchen personnel.

Must have experience in Thai cooking, wok stir fires, curry & entrée stations with a minimum of 3 years of experience.

Being able to work under pressure with positive thinking.

Successful candidates must possess the following.

Completed Diploma in Commercial /cookery or higher.

Efficient communication in English, passion for creating high quality food, excellent presentation & personal hygiene, strong leadership skills.

Must have a can-do attitude.

Must be able to work on weekends.

Strong understanding of restaurant IT systems, Square & Lightspeed.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean food preparation areas before cooking.
• Prepare and cook all items across our menus and daily specials.
• Cook special food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns.
• Monitoring the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Discuss food preparation issues with the head chef, kitchen and wait staff.
• Planning menus, estimating costs, and ordering food supplies in conjunction with the head chef.
• Maintaining stock and order as required.
• Monitor costs with special regard to portion control, waste minimization and stock control.
• Ensure all our policies and procedures, and health and hygiene requirements are adhered to.
• Establish and maintain effective employee working relationships.
• Assist with the selection and training of the staff.
• Take leadership of the kitchen team in the absence of the head chef.
• The ability to work a 7-day rotating roster including weekends and evenings.

Relevant Qualification and Skills:

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent is a minimum requirement.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience as a Chef.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Good knowledge of policies and procedures in the workplace.
• Proven experience as a Chef in a similar environment.

To apply, or to find out more please email Jason on email jdmarrable@gmail.com Join us today, and start the next exciting chapter in your life. Interstate applications & queries are most welcome.