400 Gradi Mildura is hiring a Casual/Temporary Allrounder Chef role in Mildura, VIC. Apply now to be part of our team.
Job summary:
- Flexible hours available
- Expected salary: $30 - $35 per hour
400 Gradi Mildura is hiring a Full time hours Allrounder Chef role in Mildura, VIC. Apply now to be part of our team.
Requirements for this role:
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Expected salary: $30 - $35 per hour
- Full time hours
- Looking for candidates who are available to work:
- Any time
- Working rights required for this role
Chef – 400 Gradi Mildura
400 Gradi Mildura is looking for a talented Chef to join our team!
400 Gradi is an award-winning Italian restaurant dedicated to delivering the ultimate Italian dining experience. Our focus is to use fresh, top-quality ingredients to prepare authentic and uncomplicated Italian cuisine that our customers love. Join our amazing team and play a key role in upholding our commitment to culinary excellence.
Responsibilities
- Preparation and cooking of food in accordance with our menu, ensuring consistency and high standards are maintained.
- Ensuring food handling and storage is in accordance with food handling regulations and is of the highest standard.
- Oversee food plating and garnishing, maintaining consistency and artistic presentation.
- Create and test new recipes, experimenting with flavours and techniques to innovate the menu.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
- Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements.
- Regulate the temperature of temperature-controlled units to ensure dishes are stored and cooked at appropriate levels.
- Check food is stored and handled as per food health and hygiene regulations.
- Help with planning of menu items and estimation of food requirements.
- Order food supplies and monitor inventory to ensure adequate stock levels and cost control.
- Examine foodstuff to ensure quality and freshness of ingredients.
- Demonstrate cooking techniques and assist with training or mentoring junior kitchen staff when required.
- Liaise with front and back of house staff and managers to ensure smooth kitchen operation and service delivery.
- An enthusiastic and energetic approach, with the ability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
- Be an effective communicator and work well with all team members.
Requirements
- AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or a relevant Hospitality qualification.
- Prior experience working as a Chef in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment.
- Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen operations, and safe use of commercial kitchen equipment.
- Ability to manage time effectively and maintain high attention to detail under pressure.
- Sound understanding of food hygiene, food handling, and occupational health and safety standards.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with both kitchen and front-of-house staff.
- Flexibility to work full-time on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.
- A proactive, enthusiastic, and energetic approach to all tasks in the kitchen.
If you are passionate about Italian cuisine, take pride in your craft, and thrive in a high-energy, team-oriented kitchen, we invite you to become part of the 400 Gradi Mildura family.