Cook

Sna Enterprises Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

SNA Enterprises Pty Ltd, trading as The Pizza Box Altona, is seeking an experienced Cook to join its fast-paced Altona kitchen team. You will prepare and cook menu items, maintain consistent quality and portioning, and support daily operations during busy service periods.

Location: 45 Civic Parade, Altona VIC 3018. This is a Full-Time role with AU$75,000 to AU$86,000 per annum plus superannuation. A Commercial Cookery qualification and 1–2 years' relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related discipline.
• Ability to maintain consistent food quality, portioning and presentation.
• Experience in fast-paced kitchen or hospitality settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of menu items in accordance with recipes.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills and cooking equipment.
• Inspect ingredients for freshness and quality.
• Season food to maintain consistent taste and quality.
• Portion and present meals to established standards.
• Prepare food to meet dietary requirements and customer requests.
• Monitor ingredient usage and assist with estimating daily needs.
• Store, handle and rotate food in temperature-controlled areas.
• Maintain clean, hygienic work areas and equipment.
• Collaborate with chefs and kitchen staff for smooth service.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and WHS procedures at all times.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Commercial Cookery qualification

Job description

SNA Enterprises Pty Ltd, trading as The Pizza Box Altona, operates a casual dining and takeaway food business in Altona, Victoria. The business provides a range of freshly prepared meals within a fast-paced kitchen environment, with a focus on consistent food quality, efficient service and customer satisfaction.

About the Role

The Pizza Box Altona is seeking an experienced Cook to join its kitchen team. The successful candidate will prepare and cook menu items, maintain consistent quality and portioning, and support efficient day-to-day kitchen operations during busy service periods.

Location: 45 Civic Parade, Altona VIC 3018

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000 to $86,000 per annum plus Superannuation

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of menu items in accordance with established recipes and kitchen procedures
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, grills and other cooking equipment during food preparation
• Inspect ingredients and food products to ensure freshness and appropriate quality
• Season food during cooking to maintain consistent taste and quality
• Portion and present meals in accordance with established business standards
• Prepare food to accommodate dietary requirements and reasonable customer requests where required
• Monitor ingredient usage and assist with estimating food requirements for daily service
• Store, handle and rotate food appropriately, including within temperature-controlled storage areas
• Maintain cooking equipment and work areas in a clean, organised and hygienic condition in accordance with food safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with chefs and other kitchen staff to support smooth service operations
• Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety procedures at all times

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related discipline
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen
• Experience working in a pizza, takeaway, casual dining or similar hospitality environment will be highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and commercial cooking techniques
• Ability to maintain consistent food quality, portioning and presentation
• Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe food-handling practices
• Strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Only candidates currently residing in Australia will be shortlisted