Chef

Target Business Services

Location: Town Centre, R07/399 Melton Hwy, Taylors Lakes VIC 3038

Salary: $80kplus 12 % super

Position: Fulltime, Permanent

Our client, Amntaj L.O Pty Ltd Trading as Cafe Greco (Watergardens), is seeking a qualified and experienced Chef to join its busy and dynamic kitchen team. Located in the heart of Watergardens Town Centre, Cafe Greco is a well-established and popular Mediterranean-inspired restaurant renowned for its extensive menu, quality food, relaxed dining atmosphere and excellent customer service.

The restaurant offers a diverse range of dishes including gyros, souvlaki, seafood platters, grilled meats, steaks, pasta, pizzas, salads and other Mediterranean favourites, catering to a broad customer base throughout lunch and dinner service.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining Cafe Greco's reputation for delivering high-quality food and exceptional dining experiences. This position requires a motivated Chef who can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation, safety and kitchen operations.

Qualifications and Experience

-Relevant AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in Commercial Cookery/Hospitality (ANZSCO Skill Level 2), or at least three years of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen

-Ideally at least one year of recent full-time experience working as a Chef

-Strong knowledge of Mediterranean, Australian and contemporary café-style cuisine

-Sound understanding of food safety, HACCP and workplace health and safety requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

-Plan menus in consultation with management, considering seasonal ingredients, customer preferences and business objectives

-Prepare, cook and present high-quality meals in accordance with Cafe Greco's standards and recipes

-Estimate food and labour costs and assist with inventory control and stock ordering

-Monitor the quality of raw ingredients and finished dishes to ensure consistency and excellence

-Supervise food preparation and service to ensure meals are delivered efficiently during busy trading periods

-Discuss food preparation and operational matters with management and kitchen staff

-Train, mentor and supervise kitchen staff on cooking techniques, food presentation and workplace procedures

-Determine production schedules and staffing requirements to meet customer demand

-Inspect equipment, work areas and food storage facilities to ensure compliance with food safety standards

-Maintain strict adherence to food hygiene, sanitation and HACCP requirements

-Monitor portion control, minimise food wastage and contribute to cost-control initiatives

-Developing new menu items and specials that reflect Mediterranean and contemporary dining trends

-Coordinate purchasing activities and maintain appropriate stock levels of food supplies

-Demonstrate cooking techniques and the correct use of kitchen equipment to team members

Skills and Attributes

The successful candidate will possess:

-Strong culinary skills with experience preparing Mediterranean and contemporary Australian cuisine

-Ability to work effectively under pressure in a high-volume kitchen environment

-Excellent organisational and time management skills

-Strong leadership and team supervision capabilities

-Sound knowledge of food costing, stock control and waste minimisation practices

-Commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and customer service

-Good understanding of WHS, food safety and HACCP requirements

To apply for this position, email your resume to [email protected]

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted and your application will be treated as strictly confidential.