CHEF

PROMISE SERVICES PTY LTD; Glenbrook; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballimino's Cafe & Pizzeria in Glenbrook, NSW is seeking a dedicated full-time Chef to lead kitchen operations and deliver high-quality Italian-inspired dishes. The role covers menu planning, cost estimation, stock management and supervising kitchen staff in a busy hospitality environment.

The successful candidate will have relevant kitchen experience, strong organizational and leadership skills, and a commitment to food safety and consistent quality.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant professional experience in a commercial kitchen may substitute for formal qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques, including Italian-inspired cuisine, pizzas, pasta, seafood and other restaurant meals.
• Ability to estimate food costs, manage ingredient supplies, monitor stock levels and minimise wastage.
• Thorough understanding of food safety legislation, HACCP principles and workplace health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus in consultation with management, considering customer preferences and seasonal ingredients.
• Estimate food and labour costs, monitor ingredient expenditure and assist with budgeting and cost-control procedures.
• Order food supplies, monitor inventory, maintain stock rotation and minimise wastage.
• Prepare, cook and present a variety of meals, including pizzas, pasta, risotto, seafood and chicken dishes.
• Supervise kitchen staff, coordinate food preparation activities and ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and kitchen organization; support training of kitchen staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Education

AQF Associate Degree / Diploma in Commercial Cookery or Hospitality Management

Job description

CHEF

Business: Sitkor Catering Pty Ltd T/A Ballimino's Cafe & Pizzeria

Location: Glenbrook NSW 2773

Employment Type: Full-time, Ongoing

Salary: AUD $80,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation

About the Business

Sitkor Catering Pty Ltd trading as Ballimino's Cafe & Pizzeria is an established café and pizzeria located at Glenbrook NSW 2773. The business operates within the restaurant and hospitality industry, providing freshly prepared meals and quality dining services to local residents, families and visitors to the Glenbrook and surrounding Blue Mountains area.

The restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring traditional and gourmet pizzas, pasta, risotto, seafood, chicken dishes, salads and other Italian-inspired meals. Ballimino's Cafe & Pizzeria provides dine-in, takeaway and delivery services, catering to a variety of customer preferences and dining requirements.

Operating within a busy hospitality environment, the business focuses on maintaining consistent food quality, efficient kitchen operations, professional customer service and high standards of food safety and hygiene. Its daily operations involve menu planning, ingredient preparation, cooking, food presentation, stock management, kitchen coordination and maintaining appropriate food handling procedures.

To support its ongoing restaurant operations and maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation and kitchen efficiency, Sitkor Catering Pty Ltd trading as Ballimino's Cafe & Pizzeria is seeking to appoint a dedicated full-time Chef.

About the Role

The Chef will be responsible for planning, organising and coordinating the preparation and cooking of food at Ballimino's Cafe & Pizzeria while ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and operational efficiency.

The position involves preparing a variety of menu items, including pizzas, pasta, risotto, seafood, chicken dishes and other restaurant meals, while maintaining consistency in taste, portion sizes and presentation.

The Chef will contribute to menu planning, food and labour cost estimation, ingredient ordering, inventory management, kitchen workflow coordination and the supervision of food preparation activities.

The role also involves communicating with management and kitchen personnel, demonstrating cooking techniques, maintaining food safety procedures and ensuring that kitchen operations run efficiently during regular and peak trading periods.

The successful applicant will demonstrate strong culinary knowledge, excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively within a busy commercial kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and developing menus in consultation with management, considering customer preferences, seasonal ingredient availability, food trends and restaurant operational requirements.
• Estimating food and labour costs, monitoring ingredient expenditure and assisting management with kitchen budgeting and cost-control procedures.
• Ordering food supplies and ingredients, monitoring inventory levels, maintaining appropriate stock rotation and minimising food wastage.
• Preparing, cooking, seasoning and presenting a variety of meals, including traditional and gourmet pizzas, pasta, risotto, seafood, chicken dishes and other menu items in accordance with restaurant recipes and quality standards.
• Monitoring the quality of dishes throughout all stages of preparation, cooking and presentation to maintain consistency in taste, freshness, portion sizes and appearance.
• Discussing food preparation requirements and kitchen operational issues with management, kitchen employees and waiting staff to ensure effective coordination and timely meal service.
• Demonstrating cooking techniques and advising kitchen staff on appropriate food preparation methods, cooking procedures, portion control and presentation standards.
• Supervising food preparation and cooking activities, ensuring meals are prepared efficiently and in accordance with established restaurant procedures.
• Explaining and enforcing food hygiene regulations, including safe food handling, sanitation, temperature control, cleaning procedures and compliance with applicable food safety legislation.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of kitchen facilities, cooking equipment, utensils, food storage areas and preparation surfaces.
• Assisting with the selection, training and supervision of kitchen employees, providing guidance on cooking techniques, kitchen procedures, food safety practices and quality standards.
• Freezing, storing and preserving food products using appropriate refrigeration, storage and preservation techniques to maintain freshness and food safety.
• Monitoring ingredient usage, stock availability and food preparation requirements to ensure adequate supplies are maintained during daily restaurant operations.
• Coordinating kitchen workflow and food preparation schedules to support efficient service during busy dining, takeaway and delivery periods.
• Ensuring that food preparation activities comply with applicable Work Health and Safety requirements, food safety standards and restaurant operating procedures.
• Identifying opportunities to improve food preparation methods, reduce wastage, maintain consistency and enhance overall kitchen efficiency.
• Supporting the smooth operation of Ballimino's Cafe & Pizzeria by maintaining high standards of cooking, presentation, hygiene and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess:

• An AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality Management or a closely related discipline; or
• At least three years of relevant professional experience in a commercial kitchen may substitute for formal qualifications, where applicable.

Applicants should also demonstrate:

• Relevant experience working as a Chef within a commercial restaurant, café, pizzeria or hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques, preferably including Italian-inspired cuisine, pizzas, pasta, seafood and other restaurant meals.
• Experience in menu planning, recipe preparation, portion control and food presentation.
• Ability to estimate food costs, manage ingredient supplies, monitor stock levels and minimise wastage.
• Thorough understanding of food safety legislation, hygiene regulations, HACCP principles and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Strong organisational, communication, leadership and time-management skills.
• Ability to supervise kitchen personnel, demonstrate cooking techniques and coordinate food preparation activities.
• Capacity to maintain consistent food quality and presentation during busy restaurant service periods.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities and commitment to maintaining high culinary standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with management, kitchen employees and waiting staff.
• Ability to perform efficiently within a fast-paced commercial kitchen while maintaining food quality, hygiene and customer satisfaction.

Work Conditions

• Full-time, ongoing position.
• Salary: AUD $80,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation.
• Work location: Glenbrook NSW 2773.
• Professional commercial kitchen environment within Ballimino's Cafe & Pizzeria.
• Preparation and cooking of a diverse menu featuring pizzas, pasta, risotto, seafood, chicken dishes and other restaurant meals.
• Regular coordination with restaurant management, kitchen personnel and front-of-house employees.
• Responsibility for maintaining food quality, kitchen hygiene, stock management and efficient food preparation procedures.

Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents are encouraged to apply.