Pizza Chef/Cook

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia La Pizzeria Italiana Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Cook / Pizza Chef – La Pizzeria Italiana

Location: Beaumaris

Employment Type: Full-time (min 35 hours/week)

We're La Pizzeria Italiana, a family-owned Italian restaurant passionate about serving authentic, fresh, and delicious Italian food. We're looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Pizza Chef/Cook to join our friendly kitchen team.

About the role

You'll be preparing and cooking a variety of Italian dishes, with a focus on traditional Italian pizza and pasta, ensuring every plate meets our high quality and presentation standards.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare pizza dough, sauces, and toppings to our recipes, as well as prep for other dishes.
  • Cook pizzas and other dishes efficiently during service
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment
  • Assist with stock control and ordering
  • Work closely with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations

About you

  • Previous experience as a pizza chef and cook (Italian cuisine)
  • Knowledge of dough preparation and woodfired/stone oven operation
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality
  • Team player with good communication skills
  • Passion for food and attention to detail
  • Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience as a Pizzaiolo / Pizza Chef
  • Must be able to hand-stretch artisanal pizza dough
  • Excellent communication and presentation
  • Time management and organisational skills
  • Strong work ethic and a "can do" attitude
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
  • Understanding food safety standards
  • Must be able and willing to work rotating roster including weekend & public holiday

Why us?

We are a fun, family-style team that makes every shift enjoyable.

Great vibes in a busy, authentic Italian pizzeria

Staff meals of course

Flexible hours and steady shifts to suit your lifestyle

A place where your skills are celebrated, and you can keep learning on the job

A stable and supportive workplace with consistent hours

The chance to work in a traditional Italian kitchen using quality ingredients and top of the range pizza oven (Marana)

Opportunities to grow your skills and take pride in authentic craftsmanship

A respectful, team-oriented environment where your experience is valued

Competitive pay and long-term stability in a well-established business

Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you'd be a great fit for La Pizzeria Italiana.

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