Job Description

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10th September, 2026 n

Focacceria Pugliese is an Italian restaurant in South Melbourne offering traditional Puglian cuisine, including regional dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and authentic Italian flavours.
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n Focacceria Pugliese is now looking for an experienced Chef to join their team.
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The right candidate will be responsible for:

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- Preparing, cooking and presenting a broad range of Italian dishes in accordance with established recipes, portion specifications and presentation standards.
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- Planning and organising food preparation and cooking activities to support efficient kitchen operations before and during service.
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- Preparing and cooking entrees, pasta dishes, meat and seafood dishes, vegetable accompaniments, sauces and other menu items as required.
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- Checking the quality, freshness and suitability of ingredients and finished dishes throughout preparation, cooking and service.
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- Contributing to menu planning, seasonal menu changes and the development of new dishes consistent with the restaurant’s Italian culinary offering.
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- Managing portion sizes, preparation quantities and ingredient usage to maintain consistency, control costs and minimise food waste.
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- Monitoring stock levels and coordinating the ordering, receiving, rotation and appropriate storage of food, ingredients and kitchen supplies.
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- Coordinating with kitchen staff to ensure all components of meals are prepared accurately and completed within required service timeframes.
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- Supervising and providing guidance to kitchen staff regarding food preparation techniques, cooking methods, plating standards and kitchen procedures where required.
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- Ensuring dishes are prepared consistently and meet the restaurant’s required standards for taste, presentation and portion size.
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- Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and ensuring food preparation areas, equipment and utensils are cleaned, sanitised and maintained appropriately.
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- Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation and workplace health and safety requirements throughout kitchen operations.
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About you: n
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- At least 1 year of experience as a Chef;
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- Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine, food preparation and professional cooking techniques;
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- Ability to prepare and present a variety of dishes to consistent quality and presentation standards;
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- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods;
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- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation and kitchen safety requirements;
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- Ability to monitor stock levels, control portions and minimise food waste;
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- Strong teamwork and communication skills when coordinating with other kitchen staff;
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- Positive attention to detail to maintain consistency in flavour, portion size and presentation;
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- Ability to supervise and provide guidance to junior kitchen staff where required.
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Job Type: full-time, permanent;n
nSalary: $79,000 - $83,000 n

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