Chef

Chef – 400 Gradi Mildura

400 Gradi Mildura is looking for an experienced Chef to join our team

400 Gradi is an award-winning Italian restaurant dedicated to delivering the ultimate Italian dining experience. Our focus is to use fresh, top-quality ingredients to prepare authentic and uncomplicated Italian cuisine that our customers love. Join our amazing team and play a key role in upholding our commitment to culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and cooking of food in accordance with our menu, ensuring consistency and high standards are maintained.
• Ensuring food handling and storage is in accordance with food handling regulations and is of the highest standard.
• Oversee food plating and garnishing, maintaining consistency and artistic presentation.
• Create and test new recipes, experimenting with flavours and techniques to innovate the menu.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements.
• Regulate the temperature of temperature-controlled units to ensure dishes are stored and cooked at appropriate levels.
• Check food is stored and handled as per food health and hygiene regulations.
• Help with planning of menu items and estimation of food requirements.
• Order food supplies and monitor inventory to ensure adequate stock levels and cost control.
• Examine foodstuff to ensure quality and freshness of ingredients.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and assist with training or mentoring junior kitchen staff when required.
• Liaise with front and back of house staff and managers to ensure smooth kitchen operation and service delivery.
• An enthusiastic and energetic approach, with the ability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Be an effective communicator and work well with all team members.

Requirements

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or a relevant Hospitality qualification.
• Prior experience working as a Chef in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen operations, and safe use of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to manage time effectively and maintain high attention to detail under pressure.
• Sound understanding of food hygiene, food handling, and occupational health and safety standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with both kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Flexibility to work full-time on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and energetic approach to all tasks in the kitchen.

If you are passionate about Italian cuisine, take pride in your craft, and thrive in a high-energy, team-oriented kitchen, we invite you to become part of the 400 Gradi Mildura family.