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Restaurant and Catering Industry Angered at Visa Changes

Posted by: Neil Willis

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Restaurant owners in Australia have been angered over the decision to remove chefs from the Australian immigration department’s Skilled Occupations List.

 

Immigration Minister Chris Evans announced over the weekend that 219 occupations, including cooking, would be removed from the Skilled Occupation List.

It is thought that the changes to the list are intended to help the country to attract a higher calibre of Australian work visa applicant.

The list saw a remarkable 219 occupations removed, with only 181 remaining. As a result, people moving to Australia to work will need to be skilled in one of the remaining occupations to automatically qualify for independent skilled migration to Australia.

Fiona Wright, the president of the ACT Restaurant and Catering Association said that local restaurants needed to be able to attract overseas workers due to a shortage of skilled chefs from Australia living in the area. She explained how the decision could have a huge effect on local business.

''Local industry, especially the hotels and the clubs, rely very heavily on bringing in these fully qualified chefs from overseas," she said. 

"It will decimate our industry if the Government really makes it difficult.''

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Instanta Sous Vide Cooking

Posted by: Neil Willis

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Built in full consultation with award winning chefs who have told us exactly what they want including highly accurate temperature control, circulated water for constant temperatures throughout the baths, plenty of options for separating the portions, timers for different portions and reliable boil dry protection. These baths will be a must for all chefs currently using Sous Vide and will give those who have not yet tried the method the perfect introduction to it.

Product Features

1 - 38 litre and 25 litre models.
2 - Digital display includes both “Set” and “Actual” temperature control to within 0.1˚C. Temperature range from room temperature to 99.9˚C.
3 - Low water level warning including boil-dry protection.
4 - Unique agitation pumps the water regularly around the bath to eliminate hot and cold spots.
5 - Five timers including hours, minutes and seconds. As soon as these individual buttons are pressed the time
will count upwards allowing the chef to see at a glance exactly how long a particular portion has been in the bath.
Pressing the button again returns the time to zero.
6 - Heavy duty hinged safety glass lid
7 - Removable stainless steel rack system for suspending pouches as standard

Instanta Sous Vide SV25 & SV38
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CARA Countertop Display Cara90

Posted by: Neil Willis

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The Cara range of Counter Top Display Cabinets are now on sale at Sydney Commercial Kitchens. They can be counter sunk into the bench or placed on top of an existing bench.

Details are:

900 or 1200 mm long

Triple Glazed

Stainless steel construction

2 Tier

Individual shelf lighting

Capacity: 80 Litres

Heated curved glass

Temperature range: +2°C to +5°C

Rating: Ambient 30°C; Humidity 55%

Power: 10 amps

Warranty: 12 months Parts & Labour

Cara Counter Top Displays
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SILFER Icecream Display GL450S

Posted by: Neil Willis

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The SILFER Upright Icecream Display GL450S is both elegant and attractive. They are now available at Sydney Commercial Kitchens.

Go to Silfer Upright Icecream Display GL450S

Triple Glazed

6 Shelves

Capacity: 427 Litres

High Performance

Temperature range: −15°C to −25°C

Rating: Ambient 25°C; Humidity 60%

Bright internal lighting

Static evaporator system

Finish: Silver

Lockable castors

Power: 10 amps

Warranty: 12 months Parts & Labour

Dimensions 720 x 620 x 1895 [h]; 183 kg

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BLUE SEAL Pasta Cooker G47

Posted by: Neil Willis

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Gas Pasta Cooker

Evolution Series

Single Well 40 Litre

4 stainless steel perforated baskets

Stainless steel wire basket support grid

Flame Failure Standard

Piezo ignition to standing pilot burner

Easy clean stainless steel exterior

Hinged basket drain stand

Open stainless steel pan for easy clean

Skimming overflow and pan drains drain valve

Infra-red burner

Variable high boil to standby simmer burner control

Fine adjustment water faucet for pan filling and water refreshing/starch skimming

Pan protection safety cut-out thermostat

47 mj/hr Gas Rating

WARRANTY: 12 months Parts & Labour

Dimensions: 450 x 812 x 915 mm(h); 82 kg

Now available through the Sydney Commercial Kitchens website
Blue Seal G47 Pasta Cooker
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WALDORF Pasta Cooker PC8140G

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Mecnosud Spiral Dough Mixers

Posted by: Neil Willis

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Sydney Commercial Kitchens website how has the Mecnosud Spiral Dough Mixers included in our product range. These Italian made spiral mixers are ideal for pizza shops & bakeries.

See the range at Mecnosud Spiral Dough Mixers

Included are models

MECNOSUD SMM0005 5KG Spiral Mixer
MECNOSUD 18KG Spiral Mixer Model: SMM0018
MECNOSUD 25KG Spiral Mixer Model: SMM0025
MECNOSUD 44KG Spiral Mixer Model: SMM0044
MECNOSUD 44KG Spiral Mixer Model: SMM1044
MECNOSUD Economy Spiral Mixer Model: SMM9925

They are replacing the previously listed Pizza Group Spiral Mixers on our website.
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Semak Gas & Charcoal Rotisseries

Posted by: Neil Willis

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Sydney Commercial Kitchens has added Semak Eco Gas Rotisseries and Semak Charcoal Rotisseries to our website.

Semak Eco Gas Chicken Rotisseries

Patented orbital planetary operation and burner

Electronic ignition

Hi-Lo Function Switch

Low power and gas consumption

Stainless Steel and armour plate glass construction

Removable glass door and drip tray

Reliable and low maintenance

Gas Consumption: 95 MJ

Warranty: 12 Months Parts and Labour

Power: 170W

Dimensions: 1425 x 785 x 850 mm

Semak Charcoal Chicken Rotisseries

Designed to roast juicy succulent chicken

Also good for lamb, beef and pork

Heavy duty Stainless Steel construction

Heat Resistant Stainless Steel/Cement Cooking Pit

Tiers: 3 x 4 spit positions

Castors for easy movement and transport

Useful storage cupboard with sliding doors under

Supplied with a rake, charcoal masher and poker

Warranty: 2 Years Parts and Labour

Power: 240/50/1; 10 amps

Dimensions: 1500 x 890 x 1655 mm

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Small Businesses in Australia Getting Tax Relief

Posted by: Neil Willis

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Under a new business tax system to be revealed on Sunday, Australian small businesses will get some help on their taxes under the new plan, much of it related to getting tax breaks at a quicker rate than before.

Much of this is an attempt to simply the tax system so small businesses can focus more on running their businesses than dealing with a bunch of paperwork.

If that is true then it is definitely a step forward and will be welcomed throughout all industries.

Click here to see the full article

Article by Gary B, posted at http://www.financialadvisory.com 
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Global Pizza Challenge

Posted by: Neil Willis

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Are you the best pizza maker in town?

Entries soon close for best Pizza makers in Australia to enter the Global Pizza Challenge.

The competition is open to all pizza makers, whether they are with a national chain or work in the local pizza shop.

The 20 finalists will put their skills to the test in a 2 day challenge in Melbourne, later this month.

Visit www.globalpizzachallenge.com to enter the competition now.


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