Bligh Park Hotel is a community-focused establishment committed to providing exceptional dining experiences with a contemporary twist on classic dishes. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality food and creating a welcoming atmosphere for our guests.
Position Overview:We are seeking hard working, experienced and dynamic Chefs for our culinary team. Bligh Park Hotel has capacity for 600 pax plus a function room for around 120 pax, so this venue is busy and faced paced.We are looking for professionals who take pride in their work, have a positive attitude, care about their team and have a growth mindset. There is potential to grow in this role and within the group.We are looking for team-members who are passionate about producing great food, from pub classics to fresh & seasonal specials. If you take advantage of this terrific opportunity and are successful, you will work with a great team who aspire to produce consistent, quality meals, trading 7 days a week. The team also likes to have fun at work.
Qualifications & Experience- Experience as a Chef is required
- Experience in all sections including larder, fryers, pans and grill
- Ability to work well under pressure and with high volumes
- Understanding of stock control and waste minimisation
- Knowledge of all kitchen procedures, food handling and workplace safety
- Food safety certificate
Tasks & responsibilities- Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment
- Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
- Cooking of all sections, including wood fire pizzas, grill, pans and fryers
- Ensure appealing plate presentation
- Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
- Monitor food stock and place orders
- Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
- Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area
This role will involve day, night and weekend work.Visa sponsorship available after six months if required.If you are a talented and passionate Chef ready to take on this exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.