Pizza Maker

1 week ago


Bendigo, Victoria, Australia The Forge Pizzeria Full time $68,500 - $75,900 per year

Wood Fired Pizza Maker – Full-Time

The Forge Pizzeria, Ballarat

Salary: $68,500 – $75,500 + Super (based on experience)

The Forge Pizzeria at Bendigo Brewery is on the hunt for a qualified and experienced Wood Fired Pizza Maker to join our passionate team on a full-time basis. If you love working with quality ingredients, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and know your way around a wood fired oven – we want to hear from you.

About the Role:

You'll be working closely with our kitchen team to prepare, cook, and serve high-quality wood fired pizzas at the renowned Bendigo Brewery. The role is primarily focused on kitchen prep and pizza making, and experience in a wood fired pizzeria is a definite advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparing and cooking pizzas using a traditional wood fired oven
  • Assisting in overall kitchen prep and maintaining high standards of food quality.
  • Working as part of a close-knit team to ensure smooth kitchen operations
  • Maintaining cleanliness, food safety, and presentation standards
  • Overseeing a small kitchen team of mature age and junior staff

What We're Looking For:

At least 1–2 years of experience in a similar role or hospitality kitchen

Relevant qualifications or proven skills in food preparation and pizza making

Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and confident in a busy kitchen environment

A true team player with strong communication and time management skills

Why Join Us?

At The Forge, we take pride in delivering great food with great people. We offer a supportive, energetic environment with opportunities to grow and refine your craft in a well-loved local business.

If this sounds like you, apply now and become part of The Forge family.