Patina at Customs House
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This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at Patina at Customs House. The role is to leads the kitchen team for Patina at Customs House and assisting the Executive and Sous Chef in maintaining the high culinary standards and menu development.
Patina at Customs House is a modern and contemporary restaurant offering relaxed dining with an emphasis on paddock to plate philosophy, Patina offers a unique shared dining experience overlooking the Brisbane River. the restaurant is located within Customs House which is one of Brisbane's heritage icons also includes private event spaces and the kitchen will cater to events both on and offsite.
Staff are required to fulfil 38 hours per week across a seven day roster including weekends and evenings.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Production of all foods within Customs House maintaining high standards
Involvement in menu planning and implementation and adherence to recipes
General kitchen duties, including maintenance of a hygienic and tidy work area; responsible use of all kitchen equipment and maintenance of mis en place for restaurant and functions
Supervision, training and motivation of junior staff
Assisting the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs with the day to day activities of Customs House as required
Assistance with stocktaking, cost control, stock, produce and food ordering
Maintenance of the store and fridges in a clean and tidy manner and reporting issues to the senior chef
Ensuring compliance of the Customs House Approved Food Safety Program
Receiving of goods, recording temperatures, stock storage and stock rotation, recording of cold room and fridge temperatures
Following all requirements in maintaining the Food Safety Plan
This is a Full-time, Fixed-term position up to 2 years. At Cook Grade 5 Load Rate. The full-time equivalent base salary will be $68,089 plus super of up to 17%. The total package including superannuation will be $79,665.
About YouThe successful applicant will need to maintain a high level of culinary service, have a positive attitude and be a dedicated, professional team member with commitment and motivation. Three years' experience in a similar role is essential.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in the role of sous chef/demi chef in a similar establishment as well as experience in staff supervision and training
Completion of apprenticeship in cookery
Current BCC Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Strong knowledge of the production of a la carte and banquet foods
Good knowledge of all kitchen procedures and operations
A genuine interest in and knowledge of food and current trends
Excellent organisational and leadership skills
Well developed communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of workplace, health and safety procedures in a kitchen
Knowledge of HACCP and BCC procedures in regard to food, health and safety procedures
A positive attitude and customer driven focus
High standard of personal cleanliness
A commitment to excellence of product and service
In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
To discuss this role please contact Mr John Offenhauser at [email protected]
For application queries, please contact recruitment@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must supply the following document:
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You' section
Resume
Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box during the application form.
Other InformationAt UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected]
If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.
Applications close 6 December 2023 at 11.00pm AEST (R-32685).