Chef Required

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lipari Pizza Restaurant in Boronia, VIC is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to join a busy kitchen team. The role involves planning menus, managing costs, and delivering high-quality dishes with excellent service.

Ideal candidate has a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent with at least 1 year of chef experience, strong organizational skills, and a solid understanding of food safety regulations. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary and superannuation.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent with at least 1 year of experience as a chef.
• Experience in working within a dynamic and high performing kitchen.
• Food Safety legislation knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus, determine food and labour expenses as per customer orders, restaurant's budget, and other commercial aspects.
• Cook and prepare a diverse range of dishes with quality and precision.
• Ensure the quality of dishes during all stages of preparation and presentation and ensure all items are properly plated, garnished and presented in an appealing manner.
• Deliver prepared food smoothly to customers, ensuring orders are correct and timely.
• Direct the kitchen team and monitor the cooking process to ensure that food prepared meets dietary needs.
• Regularly monitor, analyse, and adjust kitchen metrics, including meals, wages, and costs, providing reports as needed.
• Maintain inventory by regularly checking stock levels, complete stock sheets, and order items as necessary.

Skills

Multitasking

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Food safety knowledge

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Jaskam Enterprises Pty Ltd JASKAM ENTERPRISES PTY LTD trading as Lipari Pizza Restaurant is looking for a passionate and experienced Chef to join our friendly and busy kitchen team. Known for our excellent taste, quality food and warm service, we are committed to providing our customers with a memorable dining experience. Be part of a passionate team that values excellence, creativity and the artistry of culinary craftsmanship.

Position: Full-time Chef Location: Boronia, Vic 3155 Salary: $80000- $85000 per annum plus Superannuation Qualifications and Experience required: Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent with at least 1 year of experience as a chef. Experience in working within a dynamic and high performing kitchen. Food Safety legislation knowledge is required.

Demonstrated ability to multi-task. Shares a passion for the hospitality industry. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Tasks and Responsibilities: Plan menus, determine food and labour expenses as per customer orders, restaurant's budget, and other commercial aspects. Cook and prepare a diverse range of dishes with quality and precision. Ensure the quality of dishes during all stages of preparation and presentation and ensure all items are properly plated, garnished and presented in an appealing manner.

Deliver prepared food smoothly to customers, ensuring orders are correct and timely. Visualize every situation and takes independent decision to handle the things. Effectively manage and direct the activities of kitchen staff, including supervision, training, and creating cost-effective rosters.

Strong problem-solving skills to address issues promptly and efficiently. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Maintain a positive, timely, and enthusiastic attitude under pressure, with a commitment to interacting with clients and staff.

Strong understanding of hygiene practices, safe food handling, and workplace health and safety procedures. Collaborating with front-of-house staff to guarantee seamless and efficient food service. Direct the kitchen team and monitor the cooking process to ensure that food prepared meets any dietary needs.

Regularly monitor, analyse, and adjust kitchen metrics, including meals, wages, and costs, providing reports as needed. Maintain inventory by regularly checking the stock levels, complete the stock sheets, and order the items as necessary.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $80000-85000 Job Publish: 05-10-2026 Job Expire: 04-11-2026