The Client
Itahlia is a popular dining establishment in Sunbury, VIC that serves reasonably priced Italian food and a great atmosphere. Their menu offers a wide range of Italian wood-fired pizzas, freshly made pastas, mains and other fabulous dishes
They are now looking for a Chef de partie to join their kitchen team.
The Role
This is a full-time role with an annual salary set at $73,500 plus superannuation.
Responsibilities
Costing menu items including costing of food and labour costs
Plan, collect, estimate food and commodities for menus
Skills in a wide range of cookery methods to produce a range of menu items
Plan and sequence the timing of food and preparation of tasks
Evaluate food products to ensure quality standards are consistently attained
Being responsible for examining, tasting and improving all food prepared to ensure quality
Following guidelines and regulating quantities of all herbs and spices and cooking times to ensure consistency in all Authentic recipes
Considering instructions related to preparing orders to meet special dietary requirements
Work to resolving kitchen related issues, listen to feedback and seek solutions in conjunction with fellow staff
Help enforcing general cleanliness and maintenance of the Kitchen area.
Working closely with the kitchen staff, the head chef and the restaurant attendants in crafting newer, unique food items and finalising its parameters
Whilst cooking, ensure proper and adequate seasoning of all food that is served in the restaurant.
Knowledge of supplies, equipment and services, ordering and inventory control.
May select and train kitchen staff.
Leading the kitchen team
Advise and demonstrate on portioning of ingredients and food, placing it on plates, dressing and garnishes
Ensure all inventory and the general keeping of the Cold Room and also advise accordingly on storing food in temperature-controlled facilities
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you must have:
Relevant Certificate III or IV qualifications in commercial cookery
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Chef
Must have at least 2 years of experience in cooking over grill
At least 2 years of cooking pizza in wood-fired oven
Must know how to create new recipes and design menu according to budget
Knowledge and experience in Italian cuisine is essential
Must know how to work with dietary requirements such as vegan, and gluten free food preparation techniques
Must be able to work with variety of proteins including beef, pork, seafood
Experience in adherence to recipe & portion control, as well as ordering and stock control
Ability to follow instruction & take direction
Excellent time management and attention to detail
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Be available to work on weekends to deal with many customers
Itahlia is a popular dining establishment in Sunbury, VIC that serves reasonably priced Italian food and a great atmosphere. Their menu offers a wide range of Italian wood-fired pizzas, freshly made pastas, mains and other fabulous dishes
They are now looking for a Chef de partie to join their kitchen team.
The Role
This is a full-time role with an annual salary set at $73,500 plus superannuation.
Responsibilities
Costing menu items including costing of food and labour costs
Plan, collect, estimate food and commodities for menus
Skills in a wide range of cookery methods to produce a range of menu items
Plan and sequence the timing of food and preparation of tasks
Evaluate food products to ensure quality standards are consistently attained
Being responsible for examining, tasting and improving all food prepared to ensure quality
Following guidelines and regulating quantities of all herbs and spices and cooking times to ensure consistency in all Authentic recipes
Considering instructions related to preparing orders to meet special dietary requirements
Work to resolving kitchen related issues, listen to feedback and seek solutions in conjunction with fellow staff
Help enforcing general cleanliness and maintenance of the Kitchen area.
Working closely with the kitchen staff, the head chef and the restaurant attendants in crafting newer, unique food items and finalising its parameters
Whilst cooking, ensure proper and adequate seasoning of all food that is served in the restaurant.
Knowledge of supplies, equipment and services, ordering and inventory control.
May select and train kitchen staff.
Leading the kitchen team
Advise and demonstrate on portioning of ingredients and food, placing it on plates, dressing and garnishes
Ensure all inventory and the general keeping of the Cold Room and also advise accordingly on storing food in temperature-controlled facilities
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you must have:
Relevant Certificate III or IV qualifications in commercial cookery
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Chef
Must have at least 2 years of experience in cooking over grill
At least 2 years of cooking pizza in wood-fired oven
Must know how to create new recipes and design menu according to budget
Knowledge and experience in Italian cuisine is essential
Must know how to work with dietary requirements such as vegan, and gluten free food preparation techniques
Must be able to work with variety of proteins including beef, pork, seafood
Experience in adherence to recipe & portion control, as well as ordering and stock control
Ability to follow instruction & take direction
Excellent time management and attention to detail
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Be available to work on weekends to deal with many customers
