Job Description

The Client

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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.

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The Role

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This is for a full-time role with an annual salary between $80,000 plus superannuation. The role is based in Aspendale in Victoria.

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Duties Will Include

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- Plan, direct, and supervise the food preparation and cooking activities
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- Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays
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- Determine production schedules & staff requirements necessary to ensure delivery of services
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- Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients
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- Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
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- Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing & presentation of food
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- Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
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- Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
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- Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labour, and overhead costs
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- Meet with sales representatives in order to negotiate prices and order supplies
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- Prepared and cook food of all types,



either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
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- Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
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- 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
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- Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
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- Check the quantity and quality of received products
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- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
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- Record production and operational data on specified forms
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Requirements

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- At least a Certificate 4 qualifications in commercial cookery
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- Minimum 12 months of experience as a Chef in a qualified kitchen
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- At least 12 months experience in preparing and cooking pastas and pizzas
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- At least 12 months experience in cooking using wood-fired oven and open fire
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- At least 12 months experience in preparing pizza dough from scratch
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- At least 12 months experience in preparing pastas and sauces from scratch
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- Must be able to work with proteins like pork, beef and seafood
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- Must know how to prepare meals to dietary requirements
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- Experience in kitchen operations and in managing a team
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