Are you passionate about pasta and take pride in crafting quality products from scratch? Do you thrive on creativity, experimenting with current recipes and bringing exciting ideas to life?

If so, we’d love you to be part of something special Join the team behind our exciting new concept in Coburg North – Superlupo

Position Title: Experienced Pasta Chef

Reports To: Head Pasta Maker

Location: 111 Newlands Road, Coburg North VIC

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Purpose

The Experienced Pasta Chef is responsible for producing high-quality artisan pasta products while ensuring exceptional consistency, quality, food safety and operational efficiency throughout the production process.

This role is responsible for all stages of pasta production, including the preparation and handling of ingredients, dough mixing, kneading, resting, rolling, shaping, cutting and extruding. The Pasta Chef will work across both handmade and extruded pasta production, ensuring all products meet Superlupo's quality standards and production specifications.

The position requires a genuine passion for pasta, a strong understanding of traditional pasta-making techniques and an appreciation for the importance of precision and attention to detail. The successful candidate will take pride in producing pasta with consistent flavour, texture, shape, appearance and quality.

Working closely with the production team, the Experienced Pasta Chef will contribute to achieving daily production targets, maintaining efficient production systems and supporting the ongoing development of Superlupo's pasta range and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities





- Prepare and produce handmade and extruded pasta products in accordance with approved recipes, production schedules and specifications.
- Undertake all stages of pasta production.
- Demonstrate proficiency in traditional handmade pasta techniques and commercial pasta extrusion processes.
- Understand and manage dough hydration, consistency, texture and development to achieve the required product specifications.
- Operate and adjust pasta-making equipment, including mixers, sheeters, extruders and associated machinery.
- Monitor production processes and make appropriate adjustments to maintain product quality and consistency.
- Ensure pasta products are produced to the required specifications for shape, size, weight, texture and appearance.
- Follow established recipes and production procedures while contributing to recipe refinement and product development.
- Work efficiently to meet daily production requirements without compromising product quality.
- Minimise product waste through effective preparation, handling and production practices.
- Maintain a clean, organised and efficient production workspace.

Quality Assurance

- Ensure all pasta products consistently meet Superlupo's quality specifications and standards.




- Maintain exceptional attention to detail across all aspects of pasta production.
- Monitor and maintain consistency in product flavour, texture, bite, shape, size, weight and visual appearance.
- Understand how ingredient quality, dough preparation, hydration and production techniques influence the finished product.
- Identify and address variations in product quality throughout the production process.
- Report quality concerns, inconsistencies or production issues promptly.
- Participate in product trials, recipe development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Take personal responsibility and pride in producing pasta to a consistently high standard.

Food Safety & Compliance

- Comply with all applicable Food Safety and HACCP requirements.
- Follow all company policies, procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Complete production records, batch documentation and relevant quality control records accurately.
- Ensure correct handling, storage, rotation and labelling of ingredients and finished products.
- Maintain appropriate temperature control and product handling procedures.
- Maintain a clean, hygienic and audit-ready production environment.
- Report equipment faults, maintenance requirements and food safety concerns promptly.

Operations

- Work collaboratively with the production team to achieve daily production targets.
- Assist with production planning and workflow management when required.
- Operate pasta production equipment safely and in accordance with manufacturer and company procedures.
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📌 Experienced Pasta Chef (Australia)
🏢 The Newlands Quarter
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