Chef – 400 Gradi Mildura

400 Gradi Mildura is looking for a talented Chef to join our team!

400 Gradi is an award-winning Italian restaurant dedicated to delivering the ultimate Italian dining experience. Our focus is to use fresh, top-quality ingredients to prepare authentic and uncomplicated Italian cuisine that our customers love. Join our amazing team and play a key role in upholding our commitment to culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

Preparation and cooking of food in accordance with our menu, ensuring consistency and high standards are maintained.

Ensuring food handling and storage is in accordance with food handling regulations and is of the highest standard.

Oversee food plating and garnishing, maintaining consistency and artistic presentation.

Create and test new recipes, experimenting with flavours and techniques to innovate the menu.

Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.

Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements.

Regulate the temperature of temperature-controlled units to ensure dishes are stored and cooked at appropriate levels.

Check food is stored and handled as per food health and hygiene regulations.

Help with planning of menu items and estimation of food requirements.

Order food supplies and monitor inventory to ensure adequate stock levels and cost control.

Examine foodstuff to ensure quality and freshness of ingredients.

Demonstrate cooking techniques and assist with training or mentoring junior kitchen staff when required.

Liaise with front and back of house staff and managers to ensure smooth kitchen operation and service delivery.

An enthusiastic and energetic approach, with the ability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment.

Be an effective communicator and work well with all team members.

Requirements

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or a relevant Hospitality qualification.

Prior experience working as a Chef in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment.

Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen operations, and safe use of commercial kitchen equipment.

Ability to manage time effectively and maintain high attention to detail under pressure.

Sound understanding of food hygiene, food handling, and occupational health and safety standards.

Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with both kitchen and front-of-house staff.

Flexibility to work full-time on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

A proactive, enthusiastic, and energetic approach to all tasks in the kitchen.

If you are passionate about Italian cuisine, take pride in your craft, and thrive in a high-energy, team-oriented kitchen, we invite you to become part of the 400 Gradi Mildura family.