TOCCA
Chef - Italian Restaurant
Werribee, 3030, Melbourne, Victoria
Hospitality & Tourism / Chefs/Cooks
Full time
Posted 30/12/2024
Closed 29/01/2025
A Modern Italian Restaurant. Serving quality and traditional Italian cuisine. TOCCA restaurant in Werribee is a fully licenced Italian restaurant. It is trading 7 days. We are seeking a full time Chef with the right attitude and passion for working in Italian kitchen with at least 1-2 years of relevant experience. Minimum of a Diploma qualification or equivalent in substantial experience.
Benefits
- Work with well reputed restaurant
- Salary of $73,200 - $75,000 + super for this full-time position
- Opportunity for career growth
Tasks & responsibilities
As the Chef, you will undergo the following responsibilities and tasks.
Responsibilities:
• Work with Head Chef and be involved in Menu planning (including seasonal menu planning, weekly chefs specials, and catering) and estimating food and labour costs
• Examine the food and supplies to ensure quality
• Prepare and cook food as per menu and recipes during busy period
• Store correctly labelled food in temperature-controlled facilities
• Estimate food requirements and order food supplies
• Help head chef with Hire, train and manage all kitchen staff, including employee development and conducting performance reviews.
• Lead the other kitchen staff to run kitchen operations.
• Suggest cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
• Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, dietary requirements, cooking and waste control guidelines.
• Manage kitchen staff and delegate tasks related to meal prep, cooking and delivering food to diners in a timely fashion
• Follow and enforce workplace health & safety regulations, implement and be a leader of hygiene policies and examining equipment for cleanliness
• Maintain relationships with existing suppliers
Qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
• Minimum of a Diploma qualification or equivalent in substantial experience.
Experience Requirement:
- At least 1-2 years of experience in highly relevant role required.
- Experience with Italian cuisine.
- Experience working in busy kitchen
Essential Skills:
• Good cooking and presentation skills
• Excellent knowledge of all kitchen procedures and assist with all facets of kitchen operation
• A friendly, enthusiastic, and positive can-do attitude
• Able to work in a team and lead a team
• Good communication skills
• Maintain good health and hygiene
• Ability to train cooks and junior staff
• Great time management and organisation skills
About Company
Established in 2021 Tocca has become a destination for authentic Italian food in Werribee. More than offering delicious food, we aim to provide a touch of finesse, renowned cocktails, and sincere customer service.