Rivaan Enterprises Pty Ltd, trading as Soprano’s Pizza, Pasta & Grill Drouin, operates a restaurant in Drouin, Victoria, offering a diverse menu of pizzas, pasta, grilled dishes, chicken and meat dishes, seafood, salads and other contemporary meals. The restaurant operates within a busy hospitality environment with a focus on consistent food quality, flavour, presentation and efficient kitchen service.

About the Role

Soprano’s Pizza, Pasta & Grill Drouin is seeking an experienced Chef to join its kitchen team. The successful candidate will prepare and cook a diverse range of menu items, coordinate food preparation during service and maintain consistent standards of food quality, flavour, presentation and kitchen operations.

Location: Shop 4/149 Princes Way, Drouin VIC 3818

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 per annum plus Superannuation

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook a diverse range of menu items in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards
- Prepare pizzas, pasta, grilled dishes, chicken and meat dishes, seafood and other restaurant meals as required during service
- Monitor food preparation and cooking processes to maintain consistent quality, flavour and presentation
- Inspect ingredients and food products to ensure freshness and appropriate quality
- Regulate cooking temperatures and operate ovens, grills, stovetops and other commercial kitchen equipment safely and effectively
- Season,



portion and present dishes in accordance with established restaurant standards
- Assist with menu planning, specials and estimating food requirements
- Monitor ingredient usage and minimise food wastage through appropriate preparation and portion control
- Ensure ingredients and prepared food are stored, handled and rotated appropriately
- Coordinate food preparation activities and guide junior kitchen staff during service
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations, equipment and food storage areas
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements

Candidate Requirements

- Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related discipline
- Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen
- Experience working in a pizza, pasta, grill or similar restaurant environment will be highly regarded
- Solid knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and commercial kitchen operations
- Ability to maintain consistent food quality, flavour, portioning and presentation during busy service periods
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling practices
- Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced restaurant environment
- Only candidates currently residing in Australia will be shortlisted

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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