Chef
Surfers Paradise, Full Time, Trades & Services
Vacancy Listing Dates 28 / 10 / 2025 to 25 / 11 / 2025
Please Quote Reference Number 14127
- Skilled Chef wanted
- Chance for a full time position
- Join the team at Costa D’Oro Italian Restaurant
Costa D'Oro Italian Restaurant is a family‑owned, long‑established venue located in the heart of Surfers Paradise on Orchid Avenue. Established in 1987, Costa D'Oro offers a stable customer base, a friendly team culture, and a full‑time, long‑term opportunity for the right person. The restaurant features both air‑conditioned indoor dining and relaxed alfresco seating. The compact yet well‑organised kitchen is supported by a dedicated team, including a head chef, several line chefs, kitchen hands, and front‑of‑house staff.
We are seeking a passionate chef with at least two years' hands‑on experience in Italian cuisine, able to maintain high efficiency and standards during busy service. They must be a team player, familiar with commercial kitchen rhythm, and hold valid work rights in Australia.
Requirements
- Minimum two years' hands‑on experience in Italian cuisine
- Formal qualification in Commercial Cookery (Certificate IV or higher)
- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment
- Able to maintain high standards and efficiency during busy service
- Works well as part of a team
- Holds valid work rights in Australia
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meats (chicken or beef), etc.)
- Prepare and cook any meal on our menu to the highest standard and in traditional Costa D'Oro style using our kitchen equipment (gas burners, salamander, oven, grill, deep fryer & or pizza oven).
- Always check quality of all ingredients.
- Keep a clean, sanitised and orderly environment in the kitchen at all times.
- Ensure all food and other items are stored properly according to regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and rotate stock for freshness.
- Always maintain good communication with me and all other co‑workers.
- Staff training sessions and coaching others.
- Estimate expected food consumption and organise preparation.
- Keeps records of wastage.
- Open and closing kitchen procedures.
- Be able to make adjustments to menu items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific dietary concerns.
- Able to work any days or weekends to fulfil your 38 hours roster.
- One single day without the need for you to provide a medical certificate is accepted otherwise you must provide doctors certificate when taking any other paid sick leave.
Enjoy clear career progression opportunities - advance to Section Leader or Head Chef. Benefit from structured Italian cuisine training, staff meals, generous discounts, paid annual leave, and superannuation.
Applicants must be available for an interview or trial in Australia, provide a valid police check and medical report, and meet 482 visa supervision requirements. The employer actively supports long‑term career growth and encourages creativity and innovation in menu development.
A salary between $75,000 - $80,000 will be offered to the successful applicant.
Apply now through our online application form.
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