chef

Made in Casa; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Made in Casa in Melbourne is seeking an experienced chef to prepare and cook a variety of Italian dishes, including handmade pasta and traditional recipes. You will oversee daily kitchen operations and collaborate with the team to develop menu items.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of experience in Italian cuisine, holds Certificate I–IV, and is authorized to work in Australia. The role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends and a commitment to high standards of food safety.

Qualifications

• Certificate I - IV (Preferred).
• Cooking: 2 years (Preferred).
• Italian cuisine: 2 years (Preferred).
• Work Authorisation: Australia (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of Italian dishes, including handmade pasta and traditional recipes, ensuring high quality and consistency.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including inventory management and maintaining cleanliness standards.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to develop new recipes and menu items.
• Manage kitchen staff effectively and foster a positive working environment.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Adapt to changing schedules and peak hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Cooking

Inventory management

Food safety

Team leadership

Education

Certificate I-IV (Preferred)

Job description

Prepare and cook a variety of Italian dishes, including handmade pasta and traditional recipes, ensuring high quality and consistency. Oversee daily kitchen operations and collaborate with the kitchen team to develop new recipes and menu items.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and cook a variety of Italian dishes, including handmade pasta and traditional recipes, ensuring high quality and consistency

Oversee daily kitchen operations, including inventory management and maintaining cleanliness standards

Collaborate with the kitchen team to develop new recipes and menu items

Manage kitchen staff effectively and foster a positive working environment

Ensure adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations

Adapt to changing schedules and peak hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

About you

Certificate I - IV (Preferred)

Cooking: 2 years (Preferred)

Italian cuisine: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation: Australia (Preferred)