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Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Direct and participate in the preparation of authentic, contemporary Northern Italian food items for Italian restaurant in Venice, Florida, under direction of head chef. Introduce contemporary recipes for Italian-cuisine food items, including antipasti, soup, pasta, pizza, meat and seafood main courses, sauces and desserts. Prepare slow cooking food items for use by head chef and kitchen staff during operating hours including stocks, sauces, and other braised meat dishes. Collaborate with staff to develop prepared food items featuring authentic Italian dishes, and taking into consideration factors such as costs and ingredient availability. Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations. Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met. Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services. Check the quantity and quality of received products. Coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation. Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays. Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs. Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of contemporary Italian-style food. Prepare and cook authentic, contemporary Northern Italian food on a regular basis and for special guests or functions. Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation. Coordinate planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations. Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards. Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients. Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs and advise restaurant on adding and using a wood-fired Italian pizza oven. Collaborate with head chef and management to plan and develop recipes or special menus, considering such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and cost. Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.

Requirements:

2 years experience as Italian Chef