Chef

About the Role

Paradiso Bar and Grill, located at 213–215 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East VIC, is looking to hire a skilled and enthusiastic Chef to join their full-time kitchen staff. This role demands overseeing various kitchen tasks including food preparation, cooking, presentation, and ensuring stringent food safety and hygiene standards.

Key Duties

• Prepare and cook menu items, maintaining the restaurant's culinary standards and consistency in presentation and quality.
• Contribute to menu planning efforts, including recipe creation and seasonal menu updates.
• Carry out ingredient preparation activities such as slicing, marinating, portioning, and seasoning.
• Operate kitchen appliances safely and effectively.
• Monitor food quality, portions, and presentation continually.
• Ensure food preparation and serving occur within set time limits.
• Sustain exemplary food hygiene and cleanliness in line with Australian food safety regulations.
• Check ingredient freshness and quality prior to use.
• Maintain proper food storage with correct stock rotation practices.
• Support inventory tasks such as ordering and receiving supplies.
• Manage stock levels to reduce food waste.
• Keep the kitchen environment clean, organized, and safe.
• Clean and maintain kitchen tools and workspace regularly.
• Collaborate actively with both kitchen and service staff.
• Assist in training and supervising junior kitchen team members when necessary.
• Ensure cooking times and temperatures comply with safety and quality standards.
• Participate in kitchen opening and closing routines.
• Adhere to company operational policies and procedures.
• Perform additional reasonable duties assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must hold Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or a higher equivalent qualification recognised in Australia.
• Proven experience in a commercial kitchen setting as a Chef.
• Strong expertise in food preparation methods, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
• Comprehensive understanding of food safety and hygienic standards.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to independently manage kitchen responsibilities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Additional Information

The duties outlined may evolve based on the restaurant's operational needs but will remain in line with the position’s scope. Interested candidates should provide a resume highlighting their qualifications, relevant chef experience, and availability via email.

Salary

This position offers an annual salary ranging from AUD 80,000 to 90,000 plus superannuation.