Chef
Jitjatjo is looking for passionate and hardworking talent like you who enjoy working in fast-paced kitchen environments.
Chefs are passionate about food and support the overall kitchen team with mise en place, station set up for service and run a section in a kitchen. Successful Talent multitask, follow strong food handling practises, manage their section keeping it clean and organised, communicate openly, operate with minimal supervision, and carefully follow direction or recipe cards for food service.
Responsibilities
- Carefully follow standard recipes while preparing assigned items for food service
- Fulfill all mise en place and preparation lists prior to service
- Cook, bake, grill, sauté or fry all dishes as specified in the menu and prep sheet/recipe card
- Plate and garnish food items before table service
- Support, mentor, and guide junior Chefs or Cooks
- Support senior management (Sous or Head Chef) in tasks like ordering from suppliers, accepting and checking deliveries, checking prep, adjusting rosters, trialing or training new recruits
- Following service, replenish their section through ordering or prepping for the next service
- Follow safe and sanitary food handling practices according to local health and state laws
- Ensure that guest meals come out quickly, simultaneously, and consistently
- Communicate openly and professionally
- Maintain a positive and professional environment with coworkers and customers
- Has a strong understanding of dietary allergies/intolerances
Requirements
- Previous work experience as a Chef working in a commercial kitchen with appropriate qualifications and training
- Basic understanding of various cooking methods, knife skills, ingredients, equipment, and procedures in the kitchen
- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks with strong attention to detail
- Physical ability to lift/carry heavy equipment and stand for long periods of time
- Must understand and execute Food Safety and sanitation protocols
- Familiar with industry best practices
- Basic verbal communication and organisation skills
- A responsible and trustworthy team player
- Supervising or management experience of other kitchen line staff is a plus
- Own Chef’s knife set may be required
We’re seeking quality talent for a wide range of roles.
*Instant Pay is conditional on the achievement of performance criteria, a current/active bank account on your profile and approval of hours worked. Certain gigs may require additional time to verify worker hours and in such cases, payment may take longer to process.