LPs Quality Meats
COOK
Chippendale, 2008, Sydney, New South Wales
Hospitality & Tourism / Chefs/Cooks
Full time
Posted 28/06/2024
Closed 28/07/2024
LP’s Quality Meats is searching for a Cook to join the kitchen team to assist with the smooth running of our charcuterie and small good program.
We make a range of handmade artisan goods and charcuterie such as smoked sausages, deli meats, terrines, and mould-ripened saucisson. We are looking for an enthusiastic Cook to join our small team.
The position will assist our busy team with the smooth running of preparation and service. The role will require a dedication to upholding Hygiene, Food Safety, and WH&S Standards whilst preparing quality food to the specifications of the Head Chef.
Benefits
Work in an iconic business with a recognised reputation for delivering quality food
Excellent working conditions
Competitive salary
Professional development assistance
Tasks & responsibilities
You will be responsible for the following:
- Preparation, production, stock control, wastage, portion control, presentation, and WH&S for charcuterie section
- Being involved in the training, mentoring, and development of junior kitchen staff
- Produce receival: checking produce on delivery and ensure invoices are correct
- Ordering and monitoring stock levels
- Responsible for the charcuterie program including maintaining levels and preparation of all Sausages, Terrines, Salami, large format products, and sauces
- Maintaining food safety practices to the specifications of the Head Chef
- Preparation and presentation of dishes according to the menu
- Ensuring presentation and portion control at all times are to the specifications of the Head Chef
- Managing and monitoring the fridges and food storage to ensure quality and temperature requirements are met.
Qualifications & experience
The successful candidate will need to show and have strong knowledge in:
• Have experience in a similar position
• Have a high level of care with the food you produce
• Self-motivated and strong work enthusiastic ethic
• Be reliable and punctual
• Good communication and organization skills
• Able to follow recipes
• Maintain a high level of OHS at all time
• Having an eye for detail and a passion for making quality products is a must
We are a small and happy team, and value mutual respect while aspiring to deliver quality in everything that we do. A successful candidate will share these values.
About Company
LP’s Quality Meats was established in Chippendale in 2014. Since opening, the restaurant very quickly built an excellent reputation within the Sydney dining scene. Over the years the restaurant has been highly successful, receiving many accolades.
In addition to this, LP’s Quality Meats makes a range of handmade artisan small goods and charcuterie for retail and wholesale. LP’s products are distributed in NSW, QLD, VIC, and TAS and you will find our products on menus of many of Australia’s leading restaurants.
With a team of passionate chefs, helmed by Head Chef and Owner, Luke Powell, LP's Quality Meats strives to deliver quality dining experiences and to produce some of the finest quality small goods in Australia.