About The Client
Town & Country Pizza and Pasta Ocean Grove in Ocean Grove, VIC is looking for an experienced Chef to join their team. Their in-house restaurant serves Italian cuisine including pastas, risottos & pizzas. They are always looking for new and creative ways to excite their customers in terms of food taste, quality and presentation.
The Role
This is a full-time role with an annual salary set between $75,000 to $80,000, depending on experience plus superannuation. The role is based in Ocean Grove in VIC.
The Responsibilities
Prepare and cook a variety of Pizza, Pasta and other Italian dishes, focusing on fresh, handmade dough, authentic sauces, Pizza base, and high-quality, fresh toppings, including non-vegetarian options such as chicken, ensuring consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
Ensure all ingredients used are fresh, stored properly, and handled in accordance with food safety standards to prevent contamination and maintain the highest quality of dishes.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen, ensuring all cooking stations are ready for service, supporting smooth operations during busy periods, and minimizing downtime.
Consistently monitor food quality and presentation during preparation and service to meet restaurant standards and customer expectations, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Assisting in the creation and development of new menu items, incorporating customer preferences and seasonal ingredients.
Operating various kitchen appliances, including conveyor oven, deep fryers, pasta cooker, dough mixers, dough roller, slicer and blenders, to prepare a diverse range of dishes.
Assist with inventory management by ordering food supplies as necessary, ensuring stock levels are adequate and keeping track of inventory to prevent shortages or overstock.
Adhere to strict food safety standards, including proper storage, handling, and preparation of ingredients to comply with health and safety regulations.
Work closely with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure an efficient and seamless dining experience, coordinating efforts to manage kitchen operations and ensure timely service.
Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, providing guidance on best practices for food preparation, kitchen safety, and cleanliness, ensuring staff are trained in maintaining consistency in food quality and service standards.
Regularly review and refine kitchen processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance food quality, staying updated with culinary trends to incorporate innovative techniques and menu ideas.
The Requirements:
To be considered for the position you must meet the following requirements:
Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality
Has at least 2 years' experience working in a commercial kitchen
At least 2 years' experience of menu planning and new dish planning
At least 2 years' experience in preparing food to dietary restrictions
Must know how and have at least 2 years' experience in cooking oven-baked savoury foods / Pizza cooking skills.
Experience and knowledge in modern Australian cuisine is essential
Demonstrated ability to multi-task
Experience supervising staff
Ability to manage stock and par levels within budget
Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment
Is punctual and able to follow instructions
Maintains a clean and sanitized work area
Shares a passion for the hospitality industry