Casual Pizza Chef - Flexible Hours & Weekend Shifts

Shadowfax Wines; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Pizza making

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

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.