Chef

NAME OF BUSINESS: MACCARONI TRATTORIA or MACCARONI on BOURKE

LOCATION: 10 Manchester Lane or 122 Bourke Street – MELBOURNE 3000

SALARY: $ 75,000.00-80,000.00 + Superannuation

POSITION: Chef (Full-Time)

MACCARONI is looking for a CHEF to join their growing team.

Responsible For:

· Cooking and service of food according to the restaurant's quality and service standards

· Training of kitchen staff as directed by chef in charge;

· Receiving and storage of food;

· Safety and cleanliness of all kitchen and food storage areas;

· Ensuring high levels of kitchen team performance;

· Creating a harmonious environment amongst all staff within the restaurant.

Main Tasks:

· Prepare and cook high quality food according to menu guidelines and recipes;

· Seasoning food during cooking;

· Portioning food, placing it on plates, and adding gravies, sauces and garnishes;

· Preparing food to meet special dietary requirements;

· Examining food to ensure quality;

· Regulating temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment;

· Storing food in temperature controlled facilities;

· Supervise members of the kitchen team who are responsible to you;

· Help to create good communication between floor and kitchen staff and within the kitchen;

· Receive and account for supplies and deliveries;

· Assist with regular stock takes;

· Maintain restaurant cost control systems;

· Assist with the training of staff, including and apprentices and trainees;

· Follow correct hygienic food handling practices;

· Follow the restaurant's regular cleaning and waste disposal practices; Use safe work practices and support others to use them;

· Maintain kitchen equipment and plant in good condition;

· Carry out and other duties as advised from time to time.

Experience Required:

• Must have certificate IV in commercial cookery
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a chef in Italian cuisine, focusing pasta.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to work on weekends and rotating roster.
• Must be a strong team player and able to work in busy environment.
• Can do attitude and cooperative behaviour.
• Passionate about providing high quality of food service.
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine.

Summary of role requirements:

· Looking for candidates available to work 38 hours for week with flexible hours available:

• From Monday to Sunday, Lunch and/or Dinner

• Saturday or Sunday, Lunch and Dinner

• 2 days off a week.

· 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role.

· Working rights required for this role.

· Expected gross salary: $75,000-80,000 per year plus Superannuation.

To apply for the role, please send you resume to [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free drinks
• Free food

Physical Setting:

• Restaurant

Work Days:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Melbourne VIC 3000: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cooking: 2 years (Required)
• Italian Cuisine: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Certificate IV in commercial cookery (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person