SOUS CHEF

Full time permanent role

Silcal Holdings Pty Ltd trading as Italian Bowl is seeking a Sous Chef to work in our busy Italian restaurant in Newtown, Sydney.

The Sous Chef will be responsible for managing kitchen operations efficiently and safely, delivering our range of modern Australian and Italian meals at a consistently high standard.

Reporting to our Head Chef, tasks will include:

• Supervising preparation, cooking and seasoning of food during cooking and provide training / demonstration to preparation cooks and junior chefs
• Preparing and cooking food using a variety of techniques including grilling, boiling, baking, frying
• Contributing to menu planning and estimates
• Engaging effectively with suppliers in ordering daily supplies and supervising receipt and storage of stock
• Ensuring food is stored in temperature-controlled facilities as per health safety requirements.
• Ensuring the cleaning schedule is diligently followed by kitchen staff
• Applying health and food safety principles

Candidates must have:

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent or relevant experience to substitute
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial kitchen
• Minimum 12 months’ experience cooking in an Italian cuisine restaurant
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to supervise and train junior kitchen staff
• Time management skills
• Excellent organisational skills

Shift work will be required. Excellent working conditions. Salary offered $75 000 + super for a 38 hour week.

Send your application with a resume, copy of qualifications and evidence of Australian visa status to [email protected]