About this role
We are looking for a full time and casual (extra) creative cook/chef to work with us and our Head Chef to bring to life our vision of creating a destination where guests can have an authentic Australian experience that is renowned throughout Scandinavia. Playing a key role in the kitchen team, working closely with the Head Chef and owners to create menus that represent Australian pub cuisine with an innovative flare and a nod to Swedish culinary traditions. You will be responsible for managing quality control, preparing meals in a timely manner and ensuring health and safety regulations are followed on shift. MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN SWEDEN Qualities: A team player with a sense of adventure Lover of Aussie food from Vegemite to Kangaroo! Able to stay calm in a crisis Creative with attention to the details Up-to-date with Australian and international culinary trends You speak fluent English, big plus if it is of the Aussie persuasion and if you can speak Swedish that's a bonus! Requirements: Minimum 1 years experience as a cook/chef Outstanding communication skills Proven ability to work as a constructive member of a team Good understanding of useful computer programs (Email, MS Word and MS Excel) Willing to be an active part of the brand including social media and advertising Qualifications: Certificate III in Commercial Cookery/Restaurang- och livsmedelsprogrammet or equivalent Credentials in health and safety STAD Ansvarsfull Alkoholservering or willingness to attain (at a minimum, good knowledge of Swedish Responsible Service of Alcohol laws) Responsibilities include: Collaborate with the Head Chef and the owners to align kitchen operations with the overarching goals of the Roo & Elk. Shift set up and monitoring efficient & effective kitchen operation, including food preparation, cooking & clean up. Resolve customer issues as they arise in line with the Customer Service Policy & so they always receive their orders in a timely manner. Make sure all kitchen & wait staff adhere to food safety & hygiene regulations. Ensure front of house staff know of the daily specials and food/drink pairing. Inspect raw and cooked food items to guarantee that the highest quality products are prepared & served to customers. Manage quality and control of orders by sustaining the tasteful quality of our dishes. Work with the Head Chef to check freshness & monitor food stocks. Maintain kitchen equipment, follow Maintenance and Fault reporting policy. Opening this month, the Roo & Elk is a place where our customers will enjoy the best of Australian hospitality and sample the tastes of Australia through our fantastic food. Our dishes, created from local and Australian products will showcase our diverse culinary traditions, complemented by the finest Australian wine and beer. There’ll even be some tasty non-alcoholic Australian alternatives! Plus we’ll be blending Australia’s coffee culture with Swedish ‘fika’. It’s a totally unique combination, there’s nothing else like it in Sweden…scratch that, there’s nothing else like it in the world! Not just a pub, the Roo & Elk is a place to experience Australian culture, language and traditions.