Guru’s Cafeteria

Position: Chef (Full-time permanent)

Salary: $75000 plus superannuation

Albury NSW 2640, Australia

About Us:

Guru’s Cafeteria is a vibrant and welcoming café located in the heart of Albury. We pride ourselves on serving high-quality, freshly prepared meals that bring together rich flavors and exceptional presentation. Our menu features a diverse range of dishes, catering to a variety of tastes while maintaining a commitment to fresh, locally sourced ingredients. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, we strive to create a warm and inviting dining experience for our guests.

About this Role:

We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to join our team! As the Chef, you will be responsible for leading and managing our kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional culinary experience to our customers. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional who enjoys crafting delicious meals, managing kitchen and leading a team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

As the chef at Guru’s Cafeteria, you will be responsible for following duties:

• Prepares and cooks food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Monitors food quality, taste, and presentation to ensure consistency
• Assisting in the planning of menus and determining food quantities and costs.
• Manages and trains Cooks and Kitchenhands in food preparation, cooking techniques, and food safety.
• Oversees portion control and waste management to optimize food cost efficiency.
• Maintains kitchen equipment, ensuring cleanliness and functionality.
• Supervises food plating and garnishing to maintain aesthetic presentation standards
• Adapts dishes to meet dietary requirements and customer preferences
• Orders and maintains inventory of food and kitchen supplies, ensuring it meets daily production needs.
• Assists in the planning of menus and determining food quantities and costs.
• Develop new recipes and seasonal menu items to enhance customer experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold minimum of Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery/Kitchen Management
• Also holding a Diploma of Hospitality Management Qualification will be an advantage

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience of more than 1.5 to 2 years in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen management practices
• Ability to lead a team and work under pressure.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Communication skills with attention to detail.

What we Offer:

At Guru’s Cafeteria, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. As our new Chef, you will be entitled to:

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to showcase creativity and contribute to menu innovation
• A chance to work in a thriving café with a great team and loyal customers.

How To Apply:

If you are a dedicated chef looking for your next exciting opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Apply by sending us your resume at [email protected] or contact us on 0401917049.