Chef | Taste of Italy Pizzeria e Ristorante

Taste of Italy Pizzeria e Ristorante is a well-established restaurant serving Italian food.

We are currently seeking a full-time Chef to work energetically with high dedication and hard-working person to collaborate with our team.We are always on the lookout for talented chefs of all levels who are passionate about making delicious and beautiful food to create a memorable experience for our lovely guests. As a vital member of our team, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of food preparation, ensuring high-quality products that meet our customers' expectations

Benefits

A secure, long term job opportunity.
38 hour per week.
The opportunity to work in one of the most vibrant, community focused, and culturally focused venues along the beach.
Attractive remuneration package - $72000 - $80000pa + Super
Personal and Professional growth opportunity
Discounts on food while not on shift

Tasks & responsibilities

Organize the kitchen each day with essential cooking utensils and equipment, from knives to ovens, ensuring seamless operations
Execute dish preparation promptly while supervising final presentation and delivery to patrons, maintaining our high standards ofservice.
Regularly monitor food stock levels, place orders as needed, and oversee stock rotation to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
Lead the creation of new and seasonal recipes for both dishes and beverages, while accurately estimating their costs to supportmenu development.
Vigilantly check food items for freshness and promptly remove any expired items, ensuring adherence to health and safetyregulations.
Uphold impeccable cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen, including rigorous food handling practices and equipmentmaintenance.
Supervise kitchen staff, providing training and guidance as necessary to maintain a high level of performance and professionalism.
Manage email inquiries, conduct research and development activities, including sourcing new suppliers, and maintain accuraterecords of monthly stock takes and incident reports.
Monitor the kitchen's condition, promptly reporting any maintenance needs to the owner, and overseeing repairs as required.
Create seasonal menu and ingredient sourcing.
Stock take and ordering.

Qualifications & experience

At least 2 years experience in similar role
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multifaceted kitchen operations
Attention to detail
Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and customers
A versatile and hard-working person with a practical hands-on approach, who strives to achieve the best outcomes at all times.
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Good knowledge of policies and procedures in workplace