Chef

Labour Support Group; Geelong; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pizza Hot Spot in Corio, VIC is seeking an experienced Chef to join our team. You will lead kitchen operations, oversee prep and cooking of pizza, pasta and Italian dishes, and ensure consistent taste, quality and presentation across service periods.

Based in Corio, this full-time role offers an $80,000 annual salary plus superannuation, with scope for menu development, staff mentorship, inventory awareness and adherence to food safety standards in a busy, customer-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality.
• 12+ months experience in a commercial kitchen.
• 12+ months experience in menu planning and new dish planning.
• 12+ months experience in preparing food to dietary restrictions.
• 12+ months experience in preparing pizza dough and sauces from scratch.
• Pizza cooking experience using a pizza oven.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Ability to manage stock and par levels within budget.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Is punctual and able to follow instructions.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work area.
• Passion for the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of Pizza, Pasta and other Italian dishes with fresh ingredients.
• Ensure ingredients are fresh, stored properly, and handled to safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and prepare stations for service.
• Monitor food quality and presentation to meet restaurant standards.
• Assist in creating and developing new menu items.
• Operate kitchen appliances including combi ovens, deep fryers, grills, mixers, and blenders.
• Assist with inventory management and stock control.
• Adhere to food safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house staff for smooth service.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff on best practices and cleanliness.
• Review kitchen processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Menu planning experience

Pizza dough and sauce from scratch

Pizza oven experience

Multitasking

Staff supervision

Stock management

Fast-paced environment experience

Punctual and follows instructions

Clean and sanitized work area

Education

Cookery or hospitality qualification

Tools

Pizza oven

Combi ovens

Deep fryers

Grills

Mixers

Blenders

Job description

The Pizza Hot Spot in Corio, VIC is looking for an experienced Chef to join their team. They are always looking for new and creative ways to excite their customers in terms of food taste, quality and presentation.

The Role

This is a full-time role with an annual salary set at $80,000, depending on experience plus superannuation. The role is based in Corio in VIC.

The Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of Pizza, Pasta and other Italian dishes, focusing on fresh, handmade dough, authentic sauces, Pizza base, and high-quality, fresh toppings, including non-vegetarian options such as chicken, ensuring consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
• Ensure all ingredients used are fresh, stored properly, and handled in accordance with food safety standards to prevent contamination and maintain the highest quality of dishes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen, ensuring all cooking stations are ready for service, supporting smooth operations during busy periods, and minimizing downtime.
• Consistently monitor food quality and presentation during preparation and service to meet restaurant standards and customer expectations, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Assisting in the creation and development of new menu items, incorporating customer preferences and seasonal ingredients.
• Operating various kitchen appliances, including combi ovens, deep fryers, grills, mixers, and blenders, to prepare a diverse range of dishes.
• Assist with inventory management by ordering food supplies as necessary, ensuring stock levels are adequate and keeping track of inventory to prevent shortages or overstock.
• Adhere to strict food safety standards, including proper storage, handling, and preparation of ingredients to comply with health and safety regulations.
• Work closely with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure an efficient and seamless dining experience, coordinating efforts to manage kitchen operations and ensure timely service.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, providing guidance on best practices for food preparation, kitchen safety, and cleanliness, ensuring staff are trained in maintaining consistency in food quality and service standards.
• Regularly review and refine kitchen processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance food quality, staying updated with culinary trends to incorporate innovative techniques and menu ideas.

About The Client

The Pizza Hot Spot in Corio, VIC is looking for an experienced Chef to join their team. They are always looking for new and creative ways to excite their customers in terms of food taste, quality and presentation.

The Role

This is a full-time role with an annual salary set at $80,000, depending on experience plus superannuation. The role is based in Corio in VIC.

The Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of Pizza, Pasta and other Italian dishes, focusing on fresh, handmade dough, authentic sauces, Pizza base, and high-quality, fresh toppings, including non-vegetarian options such as chicken, ensuring consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.
• Ensure all ingredients used are fresh, stored properly, and handled in accordance with food safety standards to prevent contamination and maintain the highest quality of dishes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen, ensuring all cooking stations are ready for service, supporting smooth operations during busy periods, and minimizing downtime.
• Consistently monitor food quality and presentation during preparation and service to meet restaurant standards and customer expectations, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Assisting in the creation and development of new menu items, incorporating customer preferences and seasonal ingredients.
• Operating various kitchen appliances, including combi ovens, deep fryers, grills, mixers, and blenders, to prepare a diverse range of dishes.
• Assist with inventory management by ordering food supplies as necessary, ensuring stock levels are adequate and keeping track of inventory to prevent shortages or overstock.
• Adhere to strict food safety standards, including proper storage, handling, and preparation of ingredients to comply with health and safety regulations.
• Work closely with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure an efficient and seamless dining experience, coordinating efforts to manage kitchen operations and ensure timely service.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, providing guidance on best practices for food preparation, kitchen safety, and cleanliness, ensuring staff are trained in maintaining consistency in food quality and service standards.
• Regularly review and refine kitchen processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance food quality, staying updated with culinary trends to incorporate innovative techniques and menu ideas.

The Requirements:

To be considered for the position you must meet the following requirements:

• Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality
• Has a least 12 months experience working in a commercial kitchen
• At least 12 months experience of menu planning and new dish planning
• At least 12 months experience in preparing food to dietary restrictions
• At least 12 months experience in preparing pizza dough and sauces from scratch
• Must know how and have at least 12 months pizza cooking experience using pizza oven
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Experience supervising staff
• Ability to manage stock and par levels within budget
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Is punctual and able to follow instructions
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work area
• Shares a passion for the hospitality industry