Casual Pizza Chef

Shadowfax Wines; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Shadowfax Wines is seeking a casual Pizza Chef to join our hospitality team at our Werribee South location for the Spring & summer period. This casual role offers mostly weekend shifts 9-5 and also Mon & Tues 9-5 through Dec & Jan with flexible hours.

As a Pizza Chef you will prepare and cook high-quality pizzas, maintain consistency in portions and presentation, and collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service in a dynamic environment.

Formación

• Proven experience as a Pizza Chef or similar culinary role within a hospitality or restaurant setting.
• Knowledge of pizza-making techniques, dough preparation and flavour combinations.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations and kitchen protocols.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service periods.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills with kitchen and service staff.
• Desirable: experience with wood-fired ovens or Italian cuisine.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook high-quality pizzas using traditional and contemporary techniques
• Maintain consistency in portion sizes, presentation and flavour profiles across all pizza offerings
• Operate and maintain pizza ovens and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Follow all food safety and hygiene protocols to ensure the highest standards of food preparation
• Work efficiently during service periods to meet customer orders and maintain kitchen workflow
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff and front-of-house team to ensure seamless service delivery
• Contribute to menu development and suggest innovative pizza creations when appropriate
• Maintain a clean and organised workstation throughout service
• Respond positively to feedback and continuously improve culinary skills and techniques

Conocimientos

Pizza making

Food safety

Teamwork

Descripción del empleo

Shadowfax Wines is a renowned winery and hospitality destination located in the heart of Werribee Park. Our team is passionate about creating memorable moments for our guests through high-quality food, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We pride ourselves on our dedication to excellence and our commitment to supporting talented individuals who share our values.

About the role

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Casual Pizza Chef to join our hospitality team at our Werribee South location over the Spring & summer period. This is a casual position offering flexibility and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced kitchen environment. As a Pizza Chef, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional pizza dishes that delight our guests and enhance their overall dining experience.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and cook high-quality pizzas using traditional and contemporary techniques

Maintain consistency in portion sizes, presentation and flavour profiles across all pizza offerings

Operate and maintain pizza ovens and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

Follow all food safety and hygiene protocols to ensure the highest standards of food preparation

Work efficiently during service periods to meet customer orders and maintain kitchen workflow

Collaborate with other kitchen staff and front-of-house team to ensure seamless service delivery

Contribute to menu development and suggest innovative pizza creations when appropriate

Maintain a clean and organised workstation throughout service

Respond positively to feedback and continuously improve culinary skills and techniques

What we're looking for

Proven experience as a Pizza Chef or similar culinary role within a hospitality or restaurant setting

Demonstrable knowledge of pizza-making techniques, dough preparation and flavour combinations

Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations and kitchen protocols

Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service periods

Excellent teamwork and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with kitchen and service staff

Desirable: experience with wood-fired ovens or Italian cuisine

What we offer

We offer a casual position offering mostly weekend shifts 9-5 and also Mon & Tues 9-5 through Dec & Jan. There is flexibility around these hours and some additional hours may be possible.

Working at Shadowfax Wines provides you with the opportunity to develop your culinary skills in a professional, supportive environment with a team that values passion and dedication.