Bicaro’s Ristorante $ Forno is a highly reviewed traditional Italian restaurant in Shepparton, VIC 3631. We are currently looking for a Fully Qualified Chef to join our team.
The Role
You will have the opportunity to work in a truly dynamic team and display your creativity in the dishes you create. You will also have the opportunity to progress through the ranks at the restaurant.
This is a full-time role with an annual salary set at $70K-75K plus superannuation, based on experience.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Manage and supervise culinary staff including cooks and food preparation workers.
2. Ordering of produce and providing management with a cost-effective inventory.
3. Inspect the levels of ingredients, raw food supplies, and other raw materials to ensure optimum stock levels.
4. Give orders for required supplies and make necessary requisitions for stock, frozen food items, beverages, and other raw materials.
5. Inspect received products for their quality, quantity, and other attributes.
6. Schedule food production and manage operations through optimum use of resources and materials.
7. Assist kitchen staff in overall kitchen operations to ensure timely services.
8. Observe methods of food preparation being used by the team to ensure consistency.
9. Designate and assign duties based on personal capacity and capabilities regarding preparation, cooking, and delivery of food items.
10. Inspect and utilize various cooking appliances for completion of orders, ensuring cleanliness, functionality, and usability.
11. Perform inventory duties, including stock rotation.
12. Work with management to assign prices to menu items based on cost factors.
13. Guide and mentor employees, identifying and resolving potential issues and grievances.
14. Ensure high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation.
15. Ensure kitchen workers maintain personal hygiene and follow cleanliness and sanitation standards.
16. Ensure food items are prepared within established food preparation, portion control, and pricing policies.
17. Manage relationships with distributors and resolve vendor issues promptly.
18. Follow the budget established by the restaurant manager.
19. Ensure safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen.
20. Manage kitchen staff and delegate tasks related to meal prep, cooking, and delivering food to diners in a timely fashion.
The Requirements
To be considered for the position you must meet the following requirements:
* Strong food knowledge and skills in authentic Italian cuisine.
* Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality.
* Minimum 2 years of experience as a Chef in a similar role.
* Passion for great food and presentation.
* Understanding of and commitment to food safety.
* Experience in kitchen operations and managing a team.
Summary of role requirements:
* Flexible hours available.
* 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role.
* Working rights required for this role.
* Expected salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per annum.
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