Chef

Crinitis East Perth; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Superannuation

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Criniti’s East Perth is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Chef to join its team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role involves planning menus, preparing authentic Italian dishes, and coordinating daily kitchen operations to support timely service.

You will lead kitchen staff, ensure high standards of food quality and presentation, and maintain strict food safety practices in a busy restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Solid menu planning and food preparation skills.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and refine dishes in consultation with management, considering seasonal ingredients and service requirements.
• Estimate food and labour requirements, monitor costs, assist with ordering and stock control.
• Prepare, season and cook Italian dishes including pasta, wood-fired pizzas, seafood and more to established standards.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff during food preparation and service, and provide training as needed.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Kitchen coordination

Food safety

Allergen awareness

Staff supervision

Italian cuisine

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

CRINITIS GROUP FREMANTLE PTY LTD (ABN 97 661 910 710), trading as Criniti’s East Perth, operates an Italian restaurant in East Perth, Western Australia. Criniti’s brings people together over authentic Italian flavours and a vibrant dining experience, offering a menu that includes wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, premium steaks, seafood and other Italian specialities.

Criniti’s East Perth is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Chef to join its team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan menus and develop or refine dishes in consultation with management, taking into account seasonal ingredients, customer preferences and service requirements.
• Estimate food and labour requirements, monitor food costs and assist with ordering and stock control.
• Select and inspect ingredients for quality, freshness and suitability before preparation.
• Prepare, season and cook a variety of Italian dishes, including pasta, wood-fired pizzas, seafood, meat dishes and other menu specialities, to established standards.
• Monitor cooking processes, including cooking times and temperatures, and adjust equipment as required to ensure dishes are cooked correctly.
• Monitor portioning, plating and presentation to ensure consistent food quality, taste and presentation standards.
• Prepare dishes for special dietary requirements and manage allergen-related requests as required.
• Coordinate daily kitchen operations and food preparation activities to support efficient and timely service.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff during food preparation and service, allocate duties and provide guidance on cooking methods and presentation standards.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide practical training and guidance to kitchen staff where required.
• Liaise with restaurant management and front-of-house staff regarding menu requirements, food preparation issues, customer feedback and special dietary requests.
• Maintain appropriate food storage, stock rotation and temperature controls and minimise food wastage.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment and ensure kitchen equipment is used appropriately.
• Contribute to menu development by considering customer feedback, seasonal availability and opportunities for new Italian dishes.
• Inspect food and ingredients and ensure items that do not meet required quality standards are appropriately handled or discarded.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related culinary discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong menu planning, food preparation, cooking and kitchen coordination skills.
• Experience with food costing, ordering, stock control and food quality management.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Strong organisational, communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy restaurant environment.
• Ability to supervise, coordinate and support kitchen staff.
• Experience with Italian cuisine, including pasta, pizza, seafood and grilled dishes, will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• A permanent, full-time Chef position with an established Italian restaurant.
• Competitive annual salary of $80,000 – $85,000 plus superannuation.
• A supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to work with an extensive Italian menu and contribute to menu development.
• Exposure to a busy restaurant environment with a strong focus on food quality and presentation.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work as part of an experienced and collaborative kitchen team.
• Stable employment with an established hospitality business.