About Us

Product of Italy – Minchinbury is a well-loved Italian restaurant known for its authentic recipes, fresh ingredients, and a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. Serving wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, and classic Italian favourites, the restaurant has built a solid local following. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Chef to join our passionate kitchen team and support the continued delivery of high-quality Italian cuisine.

Role

Product of Italy – Minchinbury is seeking a qualified Chef to coordinate kitchen operations. The position involves planning, preparing, and cooking a variety of dishes, creating, and updating menus, and ensuring that all meals are produced to a consistently high standard.

The Chef will oversee the selection of ingredients, manage stock and ordering, and maintain a safe, organised, and efficient kitchen environment. Applicants must have strong culinary knowledge, the ability to work under pressure, and the leadership skills to guide a team while maintaining quality, efficiency, and compliance with food safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

•Planning and organising the preparation and cooking of food to support the efficient operation of Product of Italy's kitchen during lunch, dinner and peak service periods.
•Preparing and cooking a range of traditional and contemporary Italian dishes, including pasta, risotto, antipasti, sauces, meat and seafood dishes, in accordance with Product of Italy's recipes, menu specifications and presentation standards.
•Preparing ingredients and sauces used across the menu,



including portioning proteins, preparing vegetables, cooking pasta, producing stocks and sauces, and ensuring all ingredients are ready before service.
•Contributing to the development and refinement of Product of Italy's menu, including seasonal dishes, weekly specials and new Italian-inspired offerings, having regard to customer preferences, ingredient availability and food costs.
•Monitoring dishes throughout preparation, cooking and presentation to maintain consistency in flavour, portion size, texture, temperature and appearance across all services.
•Selecting and ordering fresh produce, meats, seafood, dairy products and other kitchen supplies, while monitoring stock levels, rotating ingredients and minimising food spoilage and wastage.
•Supervising and coordinating cooks, kitchen hands and other kitchen staff during food preparation and service, including allocating duties and providing guidance on cooking techniques, portioning, plating and kitchen procedures.
•Managing the timing and coordination of orders during busy service periods to ensure pasta, mains, side dishes and other menu items are prepared consistently and served promptly.




•Ensuring the proper storage, handling and labelling of ingredients and prepared food in accordance with food safety requirements and Product of Italy's internal procedures.
•Maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness, sanitation and workplace safety, including monitoring cooking equipment, preparation areas, cool rooms and food-storage facilities.
•Training, mentoring and supporting junior kitchen staff in Product of Italy's recipes, preparation methods, presentation standards and food safety procedures, and assisting with induction where required.
•Working collaboratively with restaurant management and front-of-house staff to manage customer orders, dietary requirements, menu availability and service priorities.
•Assisting management to control food and labour costs, reduce wastage, improve kitchen workflows and maintain the efficient day-to-day operation of Product of Italy's kitchen.

Skills and Qualifications

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to handle busy service while ensuring quality of food is maintained.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Hardworking, positive attitude, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, and evenings as required.

Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.

Salary- $78,000- $80,000

📌 Chef At Product Of Italy Minchinbury (Sydney)
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📍 Sydney