Apex Recruitment Pty Ltd

Tavana Trattoria

Guildford NSW 2161

Chef

Salary: AUD 75,000 - AUD 85,000 per annum

Full Time Position: Approximately 38 hours per week.

Tavana Trattoria is seeking a skilled and passionate Chef to join its kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing authentic Italian cuisine and a commitment to delivering high-quality food and presentation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Plans and develops menus featuring Tavana Trattoria's Italian specialties, including pasta, risotto, gnocchi, gourmet pizzas, seafood, grilled meats, seasonal dishes and chef's specials.
- Estimates food, ingredient and labour costs and orders fresh vegetables, meats, seafood, pasta, cheeses, herbs, sauces and other kitchen supplies according to anticipated restaurant and function demand.
- Inspects the freshness and quality of ingredients and monitors food throughout preparation, cooking, plating and presentation to maintain consistent standards.
- Coordinates with management, kitchen staff and front-of-house employees to resolve food preparation issues, accommodate dietary requirements and ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Demonstrates Italian cooking techniques, including preparing pasta and gnocchi, making traditional sauces, preparing pizza bases and toppings, cooking risotto, grilling meats and seafood, and presenting dishes.
- Prepares and cooks Tavana Trattoria's menu items, including spaghetti Bolognese, fettuccine Boscaiola, rigatoni Arrabbiata, seafood marinara, homemade gnocchi, risotto, Italian-style pizzas, chicken Parmigiana and other signature dishes.




- Implements and maintains food safety, hygiene, allergen-management, temperature-control and proper food-storage procedures in accordance with applicable health and safety requirements.
- Properly stores, chills, freezes and preserves meat, seafood, dairy products, vegetables, prepared sauces and other ingredients to maintain freshness, prevent contamination and minimise food waste.
- Maintains consistent food quality and presentation during busy lunch, dinner, weekend and private-function services.

Qualifications and Skills:

- A minimum of one year of experience preparing and cooking dishes in a commercial kitchen, preferably within an Italian or Mediterranean restaurant.
- At least a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent qualification.
- Sound knowledge of Italian cuisine, including pasta, risotto, gnocchi, pizza preparation, traditional sauces and grilled dishes.
- Thorough understanding of kitchen health and safety standards, including food handling, hygiene, sanitation and allergen management.
- Proficiency in various culinary techniques and the secure operation of commercial kitchen equipment and cooking tools.
- Capable of interpreting recipes and menu plans accurately and creatively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented kitchen environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with kitchen staff, management and front-of-house employees.
- Good physical stamina and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.

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