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 productive 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 recent 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 skilled 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

📌 Chef Victoria (Australia)
🏢 Labour Support Group
📍 Australia