Chef (Full Time)

About the role

Boffa’s Italian is seeking an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team. The successful applicant will prepare quality dishes, contribute to menu development and costing, and coordinate kitchen operations while maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus, considering customer preferences and requirements for special occasions and functions.
• Calculate food, labour and overhead costs to assist with menu pricing.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes for daily service and special functions.
• Direct and coordinate food preparation and cooking activities.
• Monitor the quality of dishes throughout preparation, cooking and presentation.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen employees and coordinate their duties and work schedules.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques and provide guidance on cooking procedures and equipment use.
• Assist with recruiting and training cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Order food ingredients, kitchen supplies and equipment, and monitor stock levels.
• Inspect ingredients, equipment and work areas to maintain quality, hygiene and safety standards.
• Explain and enforce food safety, hygiene and work health and safety requirements.
• Discuss food preparation and service issues with management, kitchen staff and waiting staff.
• Meet with customers to discuss menus and dietary requirements for special occasions.

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant qualifications in commercial cookery or kitchen management.
• At least two years of relevant experience in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Candidates with experience in Italian cuisine will be given preference.
• Strong cooking skills and knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Experience in menu planning, costing and stock control.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and work health and safety practices.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Availability to work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

How to apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience to [email protected].

Pay: $79,000.00 – $82,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person