Chef

Job Q; Colac; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Mighty Moe's Pizza and Grill in Colac, VIC is seeking an experienced Chef to lead kitchen operations and maintain high food quality across the menu.

The role involves planning, preparing pizzas and grill items, coordinating daily production, monitoring ingredients and ensuring WHS and food safety compliance.

You will work with management to maintain recipe consistency, portion control and efficient service during peak hours; a Certificate IV or higher in Commercial Cookery is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy pizza/grill restaurant is preferred.
• Proven ability to plan, prep and cook pizza and grill items.
• Knowledge of food safety and WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook pizzas, grill meals and other menu items.
• Coordinate daily food production to meet orders during service.
• Monitor quality, portion sizes, and presentation.
• Review menu items and specials with management.
• Develop and maintain recipes and portion specifications.
• Supervise kitchen staff and train junior cooks.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Maintain clean, safe and organized work areas.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Kitchen management

Time management

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Diploma or higher in Hospitality

Job description

#### ChefColac, VIC 3250Full Time#### Job descriptionTarget Business ServicesLocation: 1/318 Murray Street, Colac VIC 3250Salary: $80,000 plus 12 %superannuationPosition: Full-time, PermanentOur client, Mighty Moe's Pizza and Grill, operated by Jai Baba Ki Pty Ltd, is a food service business located in Colac, Victoria, specialising in pizza, grill meals and other prepared food offerings. The business provides customers with freshly prepared meals through its established food service operations.Mighty Moe's Pizza and Grill is seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to support its kitchen operations and maintain consistent food quality across its menu. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and preparing menu items, coordinating daily food production, monitoring ingredient requirements, maintaining food presentation standards and ensuring compliance with food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.The Chef will work closely with management and kitchen staff to coordinate food preparation, maintain consistency in recipes and portion sizes, manage kitchen resources effectively and support the efficient delivery of food orders during service periods.Qualifications and ExperienceTo be successful in this role, you will have:* Certificate IV, Diploma or higher qualification in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality or a related field, or equivalent relevant qualifications.* At least one year of relevant full-time experience as a Chef.* Demonstrated experience working in a busy pizza restaurant, grill, takeaway food outlet or similar hospitality environment.* Practical knowledge of commercial kitchen operations, food preparation techniques and the handling of fresh ingredients.Key Responsibilities* Plan, prepare and cook pizzas, grill meals and other menu items in accordance with established recipes, preparation methods, quality standards and customer requirements.* Coordinate daily food preparation and kitchen production to ensure ingredients and prepared items are available to meet anticipated customer orders and service demands.* Monitor food quality, portion sizes, cooking times, presentation and consistency across menu items, making adjustments where necessary to maintain established standards.* Review and refine menu items and specials in consultation with management, taking account of customer preferences, ingredient availability and operational requirements.* Develop and maintain recipes, preparation instructions and portion specifications to support consistency in food quality and production.* Supervise, guide and train cooks, kitchen assistants and other food preparation staff in cooking techniques, ingredient preparation, safe food handling and kitchen procedures.* Assess ingredient requirements, monitor stock levels and coordinate purchasing of food products, pizza toppings, meats, vegetables, sauces and other kitchen supplies.* Monitor ingredient usage, food costs, portion control and wastage, implementing practical measures to improve resource utilisation and kitchen efficiency.* Ensure food is stored, handled, prepared and cooked in accordance with applicable food safety legislation, hygiene requirements and relevant food safety procedures.* Monitor kitchen workflow during busy service periods and coordinate food preparation activities to support timely and accurate completion of customer orders.* Maintain appropriate records relating to stock usage, food preparation, cleaning, wastage and food safety activities, as required by the business.* Ensure kitchen equipment, preparation areas and food storage facilities are maintained in a clean, safe and serviceable condition.* Support continuous improvement of recipes, preparation methods, kitchen procedures and food quality standards to meet the operational needs of Mighty Moe's Pizza and Grill.SkillsThe successful candidate will demonstrate:* Strong culinary skills and practical experience preparing pizzas, grill meals and a range of restaurant or takeaway menu items.* Sound knowledge of commercial kitchen operations, food preparation techniques, cooking methods and kitchen equipment.* Strong understanding of food safety, food hygiene, safe food storage and workplace health and safety requirements.* Ability to manage ingredient requirements, portion control, food costing and kitchen wastage.* Good organisational, time management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to maintain food quality and work efficiently under pressure.To apply for this position, email your resume to .Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and all applications will be treated as strictly confidential.