Senior Chef - Fast-Paced Pizza, Pasta & Grill

Rivaan Enterprises Pty Ltd; Drouin; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivaan Enterprises Pty Ltd, trading as Soprano’s Pizza, Pasta & Grill Drouin, is seeking an experienced Chef to join its kitchen in Drouin, Victoria. You will prepare and cook a diverse menu, coordinating food preparation during service and ensuring consistent quality, flavour and presentation.

The role requires a Commercial Cookery qualification and 1–2 years in a commercial kitchen, with a focus on pizza, pasta, grill dishes, and safe kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience in pizza, pasta, grill environments highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a diverse range of menu items in accordance with recipes and presentation standards.
• Prepare pizzas, pasta, grilled dishes, chicken and meat, seafood and other restaurant meals during service.
• Monitor food preparation to maintain consistent quality, flavour and presentation.
• Inspect ingredients to ensure freshness and quality.
• Regulate cooking temperatures and operate ovens, grills, stovetops and other equipment safely.
• Season, portion and present dishes to established standards.
• Assist with menu planning, specials and estimating food requirements.
• Monitor ingredient usage and minimise food wastage through proper preparation.
• Ensure correct storage and rotation of ingredients and prepared foods.
• Coordinate food preparation activities and guide junior kitchen staff during service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations and storage areas.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and WHS requirements.

Education

Commercial Cookery

Job description

Rivaan Enterprises Pty Ltd, trading as Soprano’s Pizza, Pasta & Grill Drouin, is seeking an experienced Chef to join its kitchen in Drouin, Victoria. You will prepare and cook a diverse menu, coordinating food preparation during service and ensuring consistent quality, flavour and presentation.

The role requires a Commercial Cookery qualification and 1–2 years in a commercial kitchen, with a focus on pizza, pasta, grill dishes, and safe kitchen operations.