Chef

Martini + Co Rockingham operates a contemporary restaurant and bar in Rockingham, Western Australia, providing a diverse dining menu within a busy hospitality environment. The restaurant offers an extensive selection of dishes including pasta, risotto, pizza, seafood, meat and chicken dishes, burgers, salads and other contemporary meals, with a focus on consistent food quality, flavour and presentation.

About the Role

Martini + Co Rockingham is seeking an experienced Chef to join its kitchen team. The successful candidate will prepare and cook a diverse range of menu items, coordinate food preparation during service and maintain consistent standards of food quality, flavour, presentation and kitchen operations.

Location: Shop T211/1 Council Avenue, Rockingham WA 6168

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 per annum plus Superannuation

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a diverse range of menu items in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards
• Prepare pasta, risotto, pizza, seafood, meat and other contemporary restaurant dishes as required for service
• Monitor food preparation and cooking processes to maintain consistent quality, flavour and presentation
• Inspect ingredients and food products to ensure freshness and appropriate quality
• Regulate cooking temperatures and operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and effectively
• Season, portion and present dishes in accordance with restaurant standards
• Assist with menu planning, specials and estimating food requirements
• Monitor ingredient usage and minimise food wastage through appropriate preparation and portion control
• Ensure ingredients and prepared food are stored, handled and rotated appropriately
• Coordinate food preparation activities and guide junior kitchen staff during service
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations, equipment and food storage areas
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related discipline
• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen
• Experience working in a busy restaurant or similar hospitality environment will be highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and commercial kitchen operations
• Ability to maintain consistent food quality, flavour, portioning and presentation during busy service periods
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling practices
• Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Only candidates currently residing in Australia will be shortlisted

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.