SRS PTY LTD Toscanini is seeking an experienced and dedicated Chef to join its kitchen team in Caroline Springs, Victoria. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing food preparation and cooking, maintaining food quality and presentation, managing kitchen supplies, and ensuring efficient kitchen operations. The role requires a hands-on Chef who can work in a busy restaurant environment, coordinate kitchen activities, maintain consistent food standards and ensure meals are prepared and served in a timely manner.

Benefits Competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full-time employment with rostered shifts according to restaurant operating requirements. A supportive kitchen team and opportunities to develop skilled cooking and leadership skills. Task &

responsibilities Prepare and cook a variety of dishes in accordance with recipes, portion requirements and established quality standards. Monitor food quality, flavour, freshness, portion sizes and presentation before dishes are served. Estimate food requirements, calculate food costs and order ingredients and supplies according to demand.

Monitor stock levels, minimise food wastage and ensure ingredients are stored appropriately. Coordinate daily kitchen activities to ensure efficient food preparation and timely service during busy trading periods. Supervise and guide kitchen staff in cooking techniques, food preparation procedures and kitchen practices.

Train kitchen team members and assist in maintaining consistent preparation and service standards. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout food preparation, cooking, storage and service areas.



Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP procedures and applicable workplace health and safety requirements.

Monitor food storage temperatures, stock rotation and the safe handling of ingredients. Accommodate customer dietary requirements and food allergies where requested and operationally appropriate. Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure it is used safely and in accordance with manufacturer instructions.

Coordinate with restaurant management and service staff to manage orders, service timing and customer requirements. Ensure kitchen operations comply with relevant Australian Standards, workplace procedures and applicable food safety requirements. Qualification &

experience Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Diploma of Hospitality Management, or an equivalent relevant qualification. Demonstrated experience as a Chef or in a comparable commercial kitchen role. Practical knowledge of commercial food preparation, cooking methods, menu execution and food presentation.

Experience with stock control, food ordering, portion control and food cost management. Ability to coordinate kitchen operations and guide or train other kitchen staff. Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, safe food storage and HACCP principles. Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods while maintaining food quality and safety. Good communication, organisational and teamwork skills. Applicants must have valid working rights in Australia.

Salary: $80000-85000 Job Publish: 13-10-2026 Job Expire: 12-11-2026 Apply on: Chef Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.

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