Rivaan Enterprises Pty Ltd, trading as Soprano’s Pizza, Pasta & Grill Drouin, operates a restaurant in Drouin, Victoria, offering a diverse menu of pizzas, pasta, grilled dishes, chicken and meat dishes, seafood, salads and other contemporary meals. The restaurant operates within a busy hospitality environment with a focus on consistent food quality, flavour, presentation and efficient kitchen service.
About the Role
Soprano’s Pizza, Pasta & Grill Drouin is seeking an experienced Chef to join its kitchen team. The successful candidate will prepare and cook a diverse range of menu items, coordinate food preparation during service and maintain consistent standards of food quality, flavour, presentation and kitchen operations.
Location: Shop 4/149 Princes Way, Drouin VIC 3818
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 per annum plus Superannuation
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook a diverse range of menu items in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards
- Prepare pizzas, pasta, grilled dishes, chicken and meat dishes, seafood and other restaurant meals as required during service
- Monitor food preparation and cooking processes to maintain consistent quality, flavour and presentation
- Inspect ingredients and food products to ensure freshness and appropriate quality
- Regulate cooking temperatures and operate ovens, grills, stovetops and other commercial kitchen equipment safely and effectively
- Season, portion and present dishes in accordance with established restaurant standards
- Assist with menu planning, specials and estimating food requirements
- Monitor ingredient usage and minimise food wastage through appropriate preparation and portion control
- Ensure ingredients and prepared food are stored, handled and rotated appropriately
- Coordinate food preparation activities and guide junior kitchen staff during service
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations, equipment and food storage areas
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements
Candidate Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related discipline
- Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen
- Experience working in a pizza, pasta, grill or similar restaurant environment will be highly regarded
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and commercial kitchen operations
- Ability to maintain consistent food quality, flavour, portioning and presentation during busy service periods
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling practices
- Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced restaurant environment
- Only candidates currently residing in Australia will be shortlisted
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Contact Details:
Rivaan Enterprises Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
