Chef
- Prepare, cook and present a variety of menu items including pizzas and pasta dishes.
- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards while maintaining efficient kitchen operations.
- Assist with menu planning and training junior kitchen staff.
CHEF
Kapiris Land Pizza – Salisbury SA
Full-time | Ongoing Position
Location: 26 Park Terrace, Salisbury SA 5108
Salary: $78000-85000 plus superannuation
About Us
Kapiris Land Pizza is a busy and established Adelaide pizza restaurant offering dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering services. Our Salisbury location serves an extensive menu of traditional and gourmet pizzas, pasta, mains, sides and desserts.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to join our Salisbury kitchen team on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will assist with the preparation, cooking and presentation of menu items while maintaining consistent food quality, efficient kitchen operations and high food-safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing, cooking and presenting pizzas, pasta dishes, mains, sauces, sides and other menu items
- Preparing pizza dough, sauces, meat, vegetables and other ingredients for daily service
- Monitoring the quality and freshness of ingredients and finished dishes
- Ensuring meals are prepared according to established recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards
- Planning and coordinating food preparation to meet dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering demand
- Controlling the temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment
- Assisting with menu planning, seasonal items and improvements to existing dishes
- Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering, storage and rotation of ingredients
- Minimising food waste and supporting food and labour cost controls
- Coordinating with other kitchen staff during busy service periods
- Training and supporting junior kitchen employees
- Accommodating dietary requirements and customer allergy notifications
- Maintaining clean workstations, equipment and food-storage areas
- Ensuring compliance with food-safety, hygiene and work health and safety requirements
Qualifications and Experience
The successful applicant should have:
- A Certificate III or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or an equivalent relevant qualification
- At least two years of relevant experience in a busy commercial kitchen
- Practical experience preparing pizzas, pasta, sauces and other restaurant dishes
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and stock-rotation requirements
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain consistent quality
- Good communication, organisation and teamwork skills
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
What We Offer
- A secure, full-time position with an established hospitality business
- Competitive salary plus superannuation
- A busy and supportive kitchen environment
- Opportunities to contribute to menu development and kitchen operations
- Opportunities for professional growth and long-term employment
How to Apply
Please submit your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications, commercial cookery experience and availability to:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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