We require an energetic and qualified Chef to oversee our bustling kitchen operations. In this role, you will lead the back-of-house team, manage fresh ingredient preparation, maintain strict quality controls, and ensure that every customized pasta cup meets our high brand standards
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Kitchen & Operations Management: Overseeing everyday back-of-house operations, supervising kitchen staff, and organizing efficient workflows.
- Menu Execution & Inventory: Preparing and cooking a wide selection of signature Italian dishes and managing a high-volume line. Estimating food/labor costs and ordering food and kitchen supplies.
- Quality Assurance: Monitoring the quality of all dishes—including precise sauce reductions, pasta textures, and presentation—at every stage of preparation.
- Staff Leadership & Training: Demonstrating advanced cooking techniques, advising kitchen hands on procedure consistency, and assisting with selecting and training team members.
- Stock Optimization: Actively managing food preservation, freezing, and stock rotation to maintain maximum freshness and minimize kitchen waste.
- Hygiene Compliance: Explaining and strictly enforcing local food health and hygiene regulations across all food prep and storage areas.
Skills & Requirements
- Experience: A minimum of 2.5 years of experience as a Chef in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: AQF Certificate IV or a Diploma in Hospitality (or equivalent qualification).
- Work Rights: Applicants are expected to have Full Australian Working Rights.
- Background Check: Must hold or be willing to obtain a current National Police Certificate (Police Check) for employment.
About Company
At Pastacup, we believe in making high-quality, fresh food convenient without sacrificing health or flavor. We celebrate individuality by letting our customers fully customize their meals through our signature three-step process: picking their cup size, choosing from our fresh house-made sauces, and selecting from over 25+ pasta varieties. Our Baldivis location is a busy, fast-paced kitchen dedicated to providing exceptional casual Italian dining to our local community.