Chef

The Client

Ciccios Woodfire Pizzeria and Bar in Aspendale in Victoria is a reputable restaurant that offers variety of food options. They are currently looking for an experienced Chef to join their team.

The Role

This is for a full-time role with an annual salary between $80,000 plus superannuation. The role is based in Aspendale in Victoria.

?Duties will include:

Plan, direct, and supervise the food preparation and cooking activities

Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays

Determine production schedules & staff requirements necessary to ensure delivery of services

Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients

Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards

Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing & presentation of food

Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations

Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation

Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour, and overhead costs

Meet with sales representatives in order to negotiate prices and order supplies

Prepared and cook food of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions

Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation

Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers

Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met

Check the quantity and quality of received products

Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff

Record production and operational data on specified forms

Requirements

At least a Certificate 4 qualifications in commercial cookery

Minimum 12 months of experience as a Chef in a professional kitchen

At least 12 months experience in preparing and cooking pastas and pizzas

At least 12 months experience in cooking using wood-fired oven and open fire

At least 12 months experience in preparing pizza dough from scratch

At least 12 months experience in preparing pastas and sauces from scratch

Must be able to work with proteins like pork, beef and seafood

Must know how to prepare meals to dietary requirements

Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team