About us: 

Fishport Newport is a new waterfront venue based in Newport Marketplace.

About the job:

We are looking for experienced chef/grill cooks who are experienced in seafood and desserts to join the team in our dine-in licensed seafood front-line restaurant. In this challenging hands-on position, you will be joining our friendly team of staff who are committed to delivering quality food and customer service. 

The ideal candidates will have cooking experience working in a busy Restaurant/Café and enjoy working under the pressures of this environment. 

This is a full-time position with the ideal applicant having availability: Weds-Sun - 10am-7pm.

We will hire 2 x chefs who can work casually to cover all shifts as we are open 7 days a week.

The ideal candidates will possess the following skills/attributes:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience as a cook or chef in a similar fast-paced environment. Commercial kitchens experience an advantage.
• Sound communication skills
• Will be clean and presentable
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality standards to eliminate cross-contamination and hygiene regulations
• Prep all cold and hot food items using prep worksheets
• Follow proper knife safety procedures
• Operate oven, grill, and prep equipment, ensuring proper time/temperature of all cooked food. 
• Maintain clean, food-safe prep stations throughout the shift
• Maintain clean and organized equipment
• Learn and maintain knowledge of our changing salad menu + ingredients
• Put received orders away.

Your Experience: 

• Experience in seafood or fish and chips restaurant will be highly regarded
• Food, Restaurant, and/or team experience
• Knowledge of proper food safety handling
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with kitchen and food prep equipment
• A team player with a positive can-do-attitude
• Quick and adaptable learner
• Collaborative communication skills
• Accountable for upholding high standards. 

Please only apply if you meet the required criteria and are looking for long-term employment.