Gracy's Bistro is seeking a reliable, passionate, conscientious, organised and detail-oriented Prep Chef to join our kitchen team. This role is essential to the daily flow of service and allows the team to deliver excellent food consistently in a busy fast paced environment and ensuring through professionalism, pride and team spirit that the customer has a fantastic experience.
Principle Responsibilities
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To ensure that food prep is done and organised for service done with passion, pride and attention to detail.
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To work alongside and take direction from senior chef and work to recipes etc so there is consistency in the food served.
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To Maintain cleanliness to a very high Haccp standard using our Kelsius system (training will be given) and organization of fridges, prep and storage areas
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Assist within the kitchen when required or as needed.
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Correctly apply Haccp principles throughout the kitchen, correctly labelling and dating products and storing all food items
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards
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Stock rotation and ordering to be done in conjunction with Chef ensuring good stock management and minimal food wastage
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To engage with all staff members in a respectful manner and to have a positive attitude, ensuring a good working environment and pleasant working environment
This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline main areas of responsibilities at the time of writing.
Required Qualifications
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Previous kitchen or food prep experience in a busy environment, Hotel, contract services or high volume/banqueting type business, cafe etc
- Strong knife skills and attention to detail
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Super organised and the ability to work on own initiative.
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Self-starter and positive helpful attitude
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment giving and taking direction to deliver great food and customer experience
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Team-oriented with a positive attitude
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Punctual, dependable, and organized
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A sense of pride and personal presentation always
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Excellent application of Haccp procedures throughout the kitchen to ensure safe food practices in all areas.
Working at pace and good time management
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This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive, it is issued as a framework to outline main areas of responsibilities at the time of writing.
What's in it for you?
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Subsidized staff accommodation (subject to availability)
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Ongoing investment in your learning and development
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Employee Assistance Program
Staff discounts
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Westport Estate is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone is respected and included.
