Chef of All Levels

In Forno; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

In Forno is seeking kitchen staff in Newcastle to prepare and cook dishes to our standards, manage your section, and support service flow with front-of-house. You will follow recipes, ensure portion sizes, and maintain food safety documentation.

This role requires reliability, teamwork, and the ability to stay calm during busy services, with shifts across weekdays, evenings and weekends. Opportunities exist for growth into senior kitchen roles within the restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Ability to follow recipes and kitchen procedures.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene.
• Availability for weekday/evening/weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes consistently to In Forno standards
• Completing daily preparation efficiently and accurately
• Following recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards
• Coordinating with other sections during service
• Supporting a smooth flow between the kitchen and front-of-house team
• Maintaining a clean, organised and food-safe workspace
• Correctly labelling, dating, rotating and storing food
• Completing temperature records and food-safety documentation
• Monitoring stock levels and communicating shortages

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Team player

Calm under pressure

Clear communicator

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Depending on your experience and position, your responsibilities may include preparing and cooking dishes consistently to In Forno standards, managing your assigned kitchen section, completing daily preparation efficiently and accurately, following recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards, coordinating with other sections during service, supporting a smooth flow between the kitchen and front-of-house team, maintaining a clean, organised and food-safe workspace, correctly labelling, dating, rotating and storing food, completing temperature records and food-safety documentation, monitoring stock levels and communicating shortages, reducing unnecessary food waste, assisting with large bookings, functions, set menus and catering orders, completing opening and closing procedures, supporting and training junior kitchen team members, leading preparation or service when assigned, and contributing ideas for specials, systems and kitchen improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes consistently to In Forno standards
• Completing daily preparation efficiently and accurately
• Following recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards
• Coordinating with other sections during service
• Supporting a smooth flow between the kitchen and front-of-house team
• Maintaining a clean, organised and food-safe workspace
• Correctly labelling, dating, rotating and storing food
• Completing temperature records and food-safety documentation
• Monitoring stock levels and communicating shortages

About you

• Are reliable, punctual and organised
• Can remain calm and focused during busy services
• Take pride in food quality, presentation and consistency
• Understand kitchen hygiene and food-safety requirements
• Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team
• Are willing to follow established recipes and procedures
• Can manage preparation and service priorities
• Take ownership of their section and responsibilities
• Are available for a mixture of weekday, evening and weekend shifts

About us

In Forno is a locally owned Italian restaurant group with established venues in Hamilton and Charlestown. We specialise in wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta and generous Italian-inspired food. Our kitchens cater for daily restaurant service, large group bookings, set menus, functions, takeaway orders and catering.

Full-time and part-time employment options

Positions available across Hamilton and Charlestown

Opportunities to develop into senior and leadership responsibilities

A varied role across restaurant service, functions, set menus and catering

Support from experienced kitchen and venue management

The opportunity to contribute ideas and improve kitchen operations