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CASUAL COOK$40.63 - $43.00 per hourCoordinate the provision of high-quality and efficient cooking service through production of quality food menu items for a variety of client diets.Your role:- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with CHHHS values- Follow defined service quality standards, occupational health and work policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services, and workplaces.- Coordinate the provision of high-quality and efficient catering service by ensuring that the food production and presentation methods are in accordance with standards, procedures, and work schedules.- Coordinate the production and distribution services to ensure all meals are delivered in a timely manner and ensure that food portion control is in accordance with dietary requirements.- Supervision of all catering staff ensuring that all Queensland Health hygiene standards and guidelines are maintained in the facility.- Provide and record training for all kitchen staff on the correct methods of kitchen cleaning and catering functions, including chemical and equipment usage ensuring direction towards quality service and staff development. Ensure all kitchen staff attends mandatory training as required.- Ensure that the maintenance of food and kitchen supplies is adequate by ensuring that the requisitioning, quality checking, temperature control, stock rotation, and correct storage methods is utilised and appropriate.- Actively initiate, participate, and contribute to Quality Improvement within the organisation to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service.- Comply with and utilise procedures, policies, regulation, and standards which impact upon the position, including contemporary human resource management requirements and practices, such as workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination policies.- Other duties as required by Line and Facility Manager

Applications open: Wednesday, 14 February 2024Applications Close: Tuesday, 26 February 2024Apply via: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-CAH544709Enquires: Narelle Spencer - Operational Services Supervisor - (07) 4084 1236

RESTAURANT SUPERVISOR, MANAGEMENT(Hospitality & Tourism)Full time, $63,000 per year (incl. super)Duties include;- scheduling restaurant staff and delegating tasks- hiring, training, and managing restaurant staff,- ordering food, alcohol, and cleaning supplies- supervising the preparation, display, and delivery of food and drinks- ensuring prompt and friendly customer service- maintaining quality and service standards- ensuring all staff are knowledgeable about menu offerings and individual ingredients- educating staff about potential food allergies and how to make customers aware of these ingredients- maintaining good relationships with suppliers- meeting quarterly budgets and quotas- reducing operational costs- increasing productivity- ensuring all staff follow strict personal safety, food safety and food storage guidelines- supervising and maintaining restaurant cleanliness to meet regulatory sanitation and hygiene standards- managing inventory- interacting with restaurant guests to gauge satisfaction and improve customer service- responding to customer feedback and resolving conflicts effectively- operating the point-of-sale system, processing payments, and issuing gift cards- arranging group events and ensuring the restaurant and staff meet service and food expectations- catering for VIP guests- authorizing refunds or other equivalent options- assisting in the development of menu offerings and changes based on costs and customer preferences- creating innovative promotions and designing marketing materials- chairing weekly staff meetings to motivate staff and ensure they are all meeting restaurant standards and expectations- handling staff payroll, vacation requests, and other administrative duties related to restaurant operationsQualifications must include;At least, 10 years’ experience in high-quality hospitality venues.At least a relevant AQF or equivalent certificate IV qualification (cert IV in hospitality or above)A completed certified Food Safety Supervisor course is also required.Apply to [email protected]

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LOCAL AUTHOR TALKAli Lee is a newly published author from Far North Qld, Australia. Please join us at the Mossman Library Thursday February 22 at 10:30AM where she will discuss her book, ANOMALY.

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