Chef

Farro; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Farro in Melbourne is seeking an experienced cook to deliver top-quality Italian dishes, including pizza and pasta, with hands-on dough work and oven operation. You will train staff and contribute to recipes and menus in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will assist with food orders, open/close duties, and help run events while upholding WHS and food safety standards in a busy, inviting team environment.

Qualifications

• Cert 3 or 4 in commercial cookery.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong communications skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Strong knowledge of cooking procedures and ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Continuously ensure and review the delivery of excellent standards in the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook ingredients to deliver top-quality Italian dishes (Pizza & Pasta), including hand stretching pizza dough and operating a wood gas or electric oven.
• Provide assistance in training processes where appropriate.
• Provide input into recipes and menu concepts in collaboration with the kitchen team.
• Assist in placing orders for food stock and sundries as directed.
• Assist with opening and closing the kitchen when rostered.
• Support sessions and events, including set menus, canape functions, and event days.
• Ensure the kitchen complies with WHS requirements and all regulations.
• Follow and comply with the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand Code.

Skills

Strong communications skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Strong knowledge of cooking procedures

Education

Cert 3 or 4 in commercial cookery

Job description

Key responsibilities

Continuously ensure and review the delivery of excellent standards in the kitchen

Prepare and cook ingredients to deliver top-quality Italian dishes (Pizza & Pasta), including hand stretching pizza dough and operating a wood gas or electric oven

Provide assistance in training processes where appropriate

Provide appropriate input into the creation of recipes and menu concepts in collaboration with the kitchen team

Assist in placing orders for food stock and sundries where directed

Effectively assist in opening and closing the kitchen where rostered

Proficiently assist with sessions and events, including set menus, canape functions, and event days

Ensure the kitchen complies with WHS requirements and all other relevant regulations

Follow and comply with the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand Code

Maintain a high and consistent standard of product and personal presentation

About you

Cert 3 or 4 in commercial cookery

Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role

Strong communications skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Strong knowledge of cooking procedures and ingredients

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About us

Farro is an Spelt Pizzeria with multiple locations across Melbourne that believes in guests making a conscious choice with what they eat. Farro is so much more than just quality and nutritious food; it's an experience made up of great ambiance and brilliant customer service. We offer a supportive, fun, and busy environment with a work culture that feels like a family built on foundations of quality, compassion and integrity.