Chef

2 weeks ago

Pakenham, Victoria, Australia Shanikas Berwick Full time $75,000 - $78,000 per year

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook all menu items from scratch, ensuring each dish is delivered to an exceptional standard.
  • Design seasonal menus with a focus on Italian cuisine, aligning with Shanikas' brand and culinary identity. This includes managing recipe costing, portion sizes, and liaising with suppliers to maintain both quality and cost-effectiveness.
  • Maintain consistent excellence in taste, presentation, and portion control across all dishes. Conduct routine checks and adapt workflows or training as needed to uphold Shanikas' high standards.
  • Lead and support the kitchen team through clear communication and effective delegation. Collaborate with front-of-house staff and management to ensure smooth daily operations and swift problem-solving.
  • Provide hands-on training in authentic Italian cooking methods, knife skills, and food prep, encouraging ongoing development and a high-performance kitchen culture.
  • Ensure full adherence to food safety and hygiene standards. Monitor sanitation practices, maintain detailed logs, and uphold safety protocols to provide a clean and secure working environment.
  • Manage inventory, storage, and stock rotation practices to keep ingredients fresh and reduce waste. Apply preservation techniques and efficiency strategies to optimize usage and minimize spoilage.

What You'll Bring

  • Qualifications: Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years as a Chef, with demonstrated ability to prepare food from scratch.
  • Culinary Knowledge: Strong understanding of traditional Italian recipes, ingredients, and methods.
  • Work Ethic: High attention to detail, time management, and pride in your work.
  • Leadership: Ability to guide junior staff and keep kitchen operations running smoothly.
  • Passion: Genuine love for food and hospitality

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $75,000.00 – $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Pakenham VIC 3810: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Chef: 2 years (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Chef qualification: Certificate IV Commercial Cookery (Required)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

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