About the role

Are you looking for a job that provides an opportunity to learn and grow, a stable income, regular shifts and excellent career prospects. If you are a reliable, quick thinking, creative person then this job as a Sous Chef may be the perfect job for you.

We are searching for someone that is looking for a long term position in our kitchen which is a busy, fast paced environment with a small but friendly group of people, therefore the ability to work in a team is vital.

What are the main duties of a Sous Chef?
A Sous Chef reports directly to the Head Chef. The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:

Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks

Cooking and preparing high quality dishes

Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes

Supervising all kitchen stations

Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels

Being responsible for health and safety

Being responsible for food hygiene practices

Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created

Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering

Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines

To land a job as a Sous Chef you will need:

Awareness of manual handling techniques

Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety

Experience of kitchen equipment

Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives

Competent level of English spoken and written

Who we're looking for, a good Sous Chefs should possess:

Good knowledge of all sections

Ability to produce good quality food

Good oral communication

Team management skills

High level of attention to detail

Good level of numeracy

Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge plus those around you

Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes

Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work

Positive and approachable manner

Team player qualities

About the company

Here at the Kyneton RSL we are open 7 days a week for both lunch & dinner.

We strive to meet our core values and mission statement as part of the RSL network to ensure our members needs are achieved each and every time. We work hard to maintain an approachable and friendly atmosphere where everyone has a voice and you are encouraged to be an active member of the team. 5 weeks of annual leave is offered as a part of this role.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Please call (03) 5422 6735 or email [email protected]