Full time chef

About Us

Rulhan 7 Pty Ltd t/a Mango catering is a widely known name offering extensive menu at Belconnen soccer club based at 5 Walkey place, Mckellar ACT 2617. At mango catering our dishes are inspired by tastes from around the globe serving best gourmet food in Canberra.

About the Role- Full time Chef 

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to lead kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining the high food quality standards. It is full-time chef position minimum 38 hours per week for our daily operations at 5 Walkey place, Mckellar ACT 2617. You may be required to work extra hours depending on occasions or bookings as the club restaurant opens 7 days a week from breakfast to dinner.

Benefits

Salary of $70,000 to $80,000 per annum plus superannuation will be paid based on experience and skills to deserving candidate.

Tasks & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities and job duties:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow.
• Supervise and monitor all stages of food preparation and cooking to maintain consistent dish quality.
• Menu planning as per seasonal and customer demands.
• Plan, prepare, and execute food service for both retail and special events, ensuring timely delivery and presentation.
• Maintain kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas in compliance with strict health, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among kitchen staff to support optimal team performance.
• Prepare specialty dishes tailored to customer cultural preferences, dietary needs, and restaurant themes.
• Develop menus and daily specials in partnership with the restaurant manager, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and proper organization of equipment in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Monitor and regulate temperature settings of kitchen equipment.
• Accurately estimate food and labour costs to support budget planning and cost control initiatives.
• Accurately portion ingredients and dishes to maintain uniformity in serving sizes, enhancing presentation and meeting customer expectations.
• Uphold high standards of food quality, taste, and visual presentation.
• Manage kitchen budgets, monitor expenditures, and implement cost-saving measures.
• Oversee proper food storage practices to minimize waste and spoilage.
• Order and manage inventory of supplies and ingredients based on kitchen needs.
• Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and training to kitchen staff.
• Recruit, select, and onboard new kitchen team members.
• Guide kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and ensure adherence to cooking procedures.
• Utilize a variety of food preservation methods.
• Stay informed on current product offerings, culinary trends, and market demands.
• Take pride in food presentation, consistently delivering visually appealing and high-quality dishes.
• Engage with regular and new customers to understand preferences, gather feedback, and implement suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with management to enhance operational efficiency, food quality, and overall kitchen productivity.

Qualifications & experience

 About you

The successful candidate will possess:

• Minimum one year work experience as chef.
• Minimum certificate iv in commercial cookery/relevant qualifications
• Supervisory skills
• Confident approach and results driven
• Flexibility with hours and approach
• Good communication and technology skills
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure to deliver timely and quality results.