Cook

TURRAMURRA ITALIAN PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Turramurra Italian Pty Ltd is seeking two experienced cooks to join our busy kitchen in Sydney, NSW. You will have sound knowledge of Italian cuisine and be confident handling pasta, sauces, pizzas and other traditional dishes.

Responsibilities include mise en place, quality checks, hygiene compliance and working flexibly across lunch and dinner services. Prior Italian restaurant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Italian cuisine in a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of pasta, sauces and traditionalItalian dishes.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen
• Strong food safety and kitchen hygiene knowledge
• Able to work well as part of a kitchen team

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of Italian dishes per recipes and standards.
• Prepare ingredients and mise en place for lunch/dinner service.
• Prepare pasta, sauces, entrées and other Italian items.
• Assist with pizza preparation and other sections as required.
• Check freshness of ingredients and monitor during cooking for consistency.
• Maintain portion size, taste and presentation.
• Store food properly and assist with stock rotation.
• Minimise waste and use kitchen ingredients efficiently.
• Keep a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment and follow safety rules

Skills

Italian cuisine experience

Fast-paced kitchen

Food safety & hygiene

Team collaboration

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.