Cook

TURRAMURRA ITALIAN PTY LTD; Ku-ring-gai; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Turramurra Italian Pty Ltd is seeking 2 experienced Cooks with a sound understanding of Italian cuisine to join a busy commercial kitchen. You will maintain consistency in food preparation, cooking, presentation, hygiene and service standards.

Responsibilities include preparing Italian dishes, mise en place, pasta and sauce work, pizza prep, ingredient checks, stock rotation, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Commercial Cookery or related field or practical cook experience.
• Experience with Italian cuisine, preferably in an Italian restaurant or pizzeria.
• Knowledge of Italian food preparation, pasta, sauces and other traditional Italian dishes.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene requirements.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a kitchen team.
• Availability to work a flexible full-time roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a range of Italian dishes in accordance with established recipes and restaurant standards.
• Preparing ingredients and undertaking mise en place for daily lunch and/or dinner service.
• Preparing pasta dishes, sauces and other Italian menu items.
• Assisting with pizza preparation and other kitchen sections as required.
• Checking the quality and freshness of ingredients before preparation and service.
• Monitoring food during preparation and cooking to maintain consistency in taste, portion size and presentation.
• Ensuring food is stored appropriately and assisting with stock rotation and stock control.
• Minimising food wastage and assisting with effective use of kitchen ingredients.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Complying with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Fast-paced kitchen

Teamwork

Food safety

Kitchen hygiene

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

We are looking for 2 experienced Cooks who have a sound understanding of Italian cuisine and are confident working in a busy and fast-paced commercial kitchen. The successful applicants will work as part of our kitchen team and will be expected to maintain consistency in food preparation, cooking, presentation, hygiene and service standards.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a range of Italian dishes in accordance with established recipes and restaurant standards
• Preparing ingredients and undertaking mise en place for daily lunch and/or dinner service
• Preparing pasta dishes, sauces, entrees and other Italian menu items
• Assisting with pizza preparation and other kitchen sections as required
• Checking the quality and freshness of ingredients before preparation and service
• Monitoring food during preparation and cooking to maintain consistency in taste, portion size and presentation
• Ensuring food is stored appropriately and assisting with stock rotation and stock control
• Minimising food wastage and assisting with effective use of kitchen ingredients
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment
• Complying with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements

About you

• Relevant qualifications in Commercial Cookery or a related field and/or relevant practical experience working as a Cook in a commercial restaurant environment
• Previous experience with Italian cuisine, preferably in an Italian restaurant or pizzeria
• Knowledge of Italian food preparation, pasta, sauces and other traditional Italian dishes
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Good understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene requirements
• Ability to work effectively as part of a kitchen team
• Availability to work a flexible full-time roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required

About us

Turramurra Italian Pty Ltd is a newly established entity formed as part of the restructure and future planning of the Farina Pizzeria brand. Farina Pizzeria operates in the Italian restaurant and pizzeria sector, with a strong focus on quality Italian food, traditional flavours and consistent customer service.