Cook

Vanilla Pod Pizza AND Pasta Bar Albury; Albury City; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanilla Pod Pizza & Pasta Bar Albury is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare and cook meals consistently for customers in a busy kitchen. You will examine ingredients for freshness, regulate ovens and grills, and plate meals to our presentation standards.

The role requires knowledge of food safety and the ability to work efficiently during busy service, with shifts including evenings and weekends. Salary is 80,000 AUD per year, fully on-site in Albury.

Qualifications

• Certifications in commercial cookery required or 3+ years in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience cooking in a restaurant kitchen and following recipes.

Responsibilities

• Examine ingredients for freshness and quality.
• Prepare and cook menu items (pizzas, pasta, steaks, seafood, burgers, breakfast, salads, desserts).
• Regulate temperatures and operate ovens, grills and equipment safely.
• Season foods and prepare sauces and gravies.
• Portion and plate meals to presentation standards.
• Meet dietary requirements as requested.
• Store ingredients safely and minimize waste.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and comply with food safety rules.
• Assist and guide other kitchen staff.

Skills

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Restaurant experience

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork and communication

Flexibility to work evenings/weekends

Education

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Tools

Ovens and grills operation

Food prep equipment

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Cook to prepare and cook meals consistently for our customers.

Key responsibilities

• Examine ingredients and food supplies to check freshness, quality and suitability for use.
• Prepare and cook menu items such as pizzas, pasta, steaks, seafood, burgers, breakfast dishes, salads and desserts.
• Regulate temperatures and operate ovens, grills and other kitchen equipment safely.
• Season food during cooking and prepare sauces, gravies and other accompaniments.
• Portion and plate meals, adding sauces and garnishes in line with the restaurant’s presentation standards.
• Prepare food to meet customers’ dietary requirements where requested.
• Store ingredients and prepared food in temperature-controlled facilities, following safe food-handling practices.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area and follow food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements.
• Assist with estimating food requirements, minimising waste and maintaining adequate kitchen supplies.
• Support and guide other kitchen staff or apprentices in food preparation and cooking procedures when required.

Skills and experience

• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery with at least two years of on-the-job training, or Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery; or at least three years of relevant experience.
• Experience preparing and cooking meals in a commercial restaurant kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe operation of kitchen equipment.
• Ability to prepare a varied menu, work efficiently during busy service periods and follow recipes and portion standards.
• Good communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.

About Company

Vanilla Pod Pizza & Pasta Bar is a family restaurant at 479A Dean Street, Albury, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner for dine-in, takeaway and online orders. Its varied menu features handcrafted pizzas, fresh pasta, steaks, seafood, burgers and desserts.

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Work Type: Full time

Salary: $80000-80000

Job Publish: 06-11-2026

Job Expire: 06-12-2026