Italian Commis Chef - Menu Innovation & Kitchen Craft

The Flavour Gallery; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Flavour Gallery in Boronia, VIC is seeking a qualified Commis Chef to help drive high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen. You will support the Head Chef and Sous Chef, plan menus, develop recipes, and contribute to menu innovation while maintaining core kitchen standards.

With a focus on Italian cuisine and diverse specials, you will prepare and cook menu items and guide kitchen hands to ensure consistency, food safety, and presentation.

Qualifications

• Australian trade qualification (Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery) and Diploma or higher in Hospitality/Management.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience as a Chef in Australia.
• Experience in Italian Cuisine is necessary.
• Ability to prepare all dishes displayed on menu as well as wide ranging specials from different cuisines.
• Experience in planning menus, developing recipes, preparing, cooking and maintaining food quality.
• Ability to maintain a clean kitchen and use kitchen appliances and equipment safely.
• Experience in catering for functions will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in overseeing the Menu
• Plan daily menus and specials after considering clients tastes and preferences
• Develop recipes and new dishes in line with customer expectations and to attract a wide range of customers
• Prepare and cook foods contained in the Menu, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and kitchen hands engaged in food preparation
• Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations

Skills

Menu planning

Food preparation

Kitchen safety

Catering for functions

Italian cuisine experience

Education

Australian trade qualification (Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery) and Diploma or higher in Hospitality/Management

Job description

As a Commis Chef, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality dishes, maintaining kitchen standards, and contributing to menu development in a busy and professional setting.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef in overseeing the Menu
• Plan daily menus and specials after considering clients tastes and preferences
• Develop recipes and new dishes in line with customer expectations and to attract a wide range of customers
• Prepare and cook foods contained in the Menu, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and kitchen hands engaged in food preparation
• Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations

About you

• Australian trade qualification (Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery) and Diploma or higher in Hospitality/Management
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience as a Chef in Australia
• Experience in Italian Cuisine is necessary
• Ability to prepare all dishes displayed on menu as well as wide ranging specials from different cuisines
• Experience in planning menus, developing recipes, preparing, cooking and maintaining food quality
• Ability to maintain a clean kitchen and use kitchen appliances and equipment safely
• Experience in catering for functions will be an advantage

About us

The Flavour Gallery, located in Boronia, VIC, is seeking a qualified and experienced Commis Chef to join our dynamic team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

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