Apex Recruitment Pty Ltd

Tavana Trattoria

Chef

Salary: AUD 75,000 - AUD 80,000 per annum

Full Time Position: Approximately 38 hours per week.

Tavana Trattoria is currently seeking a skilled and passionate Chef to join its dynamic kitchen team at Guildford, NSW 2161. Specialising in authentic Italian cuisine with a modern touch, Tavana Trattoria offers an extensive menu featuring freshly prepared pasta, risotto, gnocchi, gourmet pizzas, seafood, grilled meats and traditional Italian dishes.

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.
- Assists with selecting, training and supervising kitchen staff in Italian cooking methods, restaurant recipes, portion control, food preparation techniques and presentation standards.
- 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.
- Atleast Certificate III in Commercial cookery or equivalent.
- Thorough understanding of health and safety standards in the kitchen, including food handling and sanitation practices.
- Proficient in culinary techniques and adept in operating kitchen equipment and tools.
- Meticulous in food preparation and presentation, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality dishes.
- 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 setting.
- Good physical stamina, capable of working in a fast-paced kitchen and standing for long hours.
- If you possess these qualifications and are passionate about cooking, we invite you to apply for this exciting chef position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Employee discount
- Health insurance

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef (Guildford)
🏢 Tavana Trattoria
📍 Guildford