Chef de Partie
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Cairns, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · $32/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A hotel in Cairns is hiring a Chef de Partie to take ownership of a section and keep it steady when the kitchen gets loud. Dining-room service, conferences, functions and events keep the variety high, so every shift is different.
Your practical skills, qualifications and work history will all be examined closely. Candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered based on individual eligibility.
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Key Responsibilities
- Run your own section from start to finish
- Organise the day's prep and mise en place, then see it all the way through
- Plate and cook to the house standards of quality and presentation
- Hold dishes steady whether the shift is dining-room service, an event or a function
- Support conference catering and other large-volume service
- Manage portions, use produce wisely, rotate stock and cut waste
- Collaborate with senior chefs and other cooks, support junior colleagues and help create a positive kitchen atmosphere
- Maintain food hygiene, safety and cleanliness, and follow workplace health and safety procedures
- Stay organised and effective during peak service
- Step up to additional responsibility as your ability is shown
- Cover lunch, dinner, events and other operational needs so the wider kitchen keeps moving
Requirements & Eligibility
- A proven record as a Chef de Partie, or as an equivalent commercial kitchen professional
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent qualification
- Capable of running a section by yourself
- Hands-on cooking and food preparation ability, along with commercial kitchen time across varied service settings
- Understanding of food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements
- Maintains quality and consistency when under pressure
- A good communicator and team player with a dependable, professional attitude to kitchen duties
- Able to work evenings, weekends and public holidays when required
- Supervisory or leadership experience is advantageous
- Australian work rights where applicable
- Supporting documents or references for your qualifications and work experience, together with a drive to grow professionally and a willingness to accept more responsibility as your performance proves itself
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