chef

Chef

The Oaks Hotel Motel is seeking an experienced and passionate Chef for a full-time, onsite role at their establishment in Albion Park Rail, NSW. This position involves crafting high-quality dishes to uphold the establishment's reputation and contributing to exceptional dining experiences, while ensuring efficient kitchen operations and adherence to food safety and presentation standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and cooking a range of dishes according to established recipes and plating standards.
• Managing food preparation, cooking times, and temperatures to ensure consistent quality.
• Overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic workspace.
• Supervising and mentoring kitchen staff, offering guidance and training as needed.
• Sourcing and managing ingredient inventory, ensuring produce quality and cost-effective purchasing.
• Creating and developing new menu items while adhering to the hotel's culinary standards.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and health and hygiene requirements.
• Liaising with front-of-house staff to facilitate smooth service and guest satisfaction.
• Monitoring and managing food wastage, portion control, and kitchen efficiency.
• Maintaining current knowledge of food trends and culinary techniques.

What we're looking for:

• Formal culinary qualification or substantial experience working in a professional kitchen environment.
• Proven experience as a Chef or Senior Cook in a hospitality setting.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and menu planning.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene practices, and relevant regulations.
• Strong organisational and time management skills for a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.

About us:

The Oaks Hotel Motel is a well-established hospitality venue in Albion Park Rail, committed to delivering outstanding service and memorable guest experiences. We offer a friendly atmosphere, quality accommodation, and excellent dining. Our team is dedicated to exceptional standards across all business aspects, valuing staff who share this commitment. The Oaks Hotel is a fully recently renovated hotel featuring accommodation, Bars, Gaming, Wagering, a Bottle Shop, Beergarden, and a busy weekly live entertainment schedule.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for professional development and culinary advancement.
• A supportive and collaborative kitchen team environment.
• Access to staff discounts and benefits.
• Flexible roster arrangements where possible to support work-life balance.
• A positive workplace culture that values and recognises staff contributions.

Salary: $75,000 – $79,000 per year Work type: Full-time Location: Onsite, Albion Park Rail

Apply now: If you are an experienced Chef ready to contribute to our kitchen, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume, references, and a cover letter detailing your culinary experience and your interest in this role at The Oaks Hotel Motel.