Cook

Cann River Hospitality; Warragul; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cann River Hospitality Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled cook for its Pellegrino Pizza Restaurant in Warragul, Gippsland. The role involves preparing a complete menu from scratch, including doughs, stocks, sauces, and fresh pasta, with a strong emphasis on food safety and HACCP compliance.

Ideal candidates have a Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate, and at least 1 year of experience in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant, plus availability evenings and

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or equivalent meeting ANZSCO for Cook.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
• Minimum 1 year of cook experience in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant.
• Proven ability to produce scratch-made stocks, sauces, and components.
• Hands-on butchery, trimming, and portioning skills with primal meats and whole poultry.
• Strong HACCP knowledge and food safety compliance.
• Full availability across evenings, weekends, and peak trade periods.
• Experience with wood-fired pizza ovens and fresh pasta production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook food to order across the full service menu.
• Prepare doughs, stocks, sauces, and dressings from raw ingredients.
• Portion, butchery, and fillet meats and poultry in-house.
• Manage stock ordering, supplier relationships, and food costs.
• Uphold hygiene, prep standards, and clean-down routines.

Skills

Food safety

Butchery

Wood-fired oven

Pasta production

Stock & sauce

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery

Kitchen Management

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time (38 hours per week)

About Us

Pellegrino Pizza Restaurant is a full-service, licensed venue seating over 100 diners in Warragul, Gippsland, operated by Cann River Hospitality Pty Ltd.

We serve a complete à la carte menu featuring traditional handmade wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta, whole-muscle prepared meats, and rotating daily specials. Our kitchen works directly from raw ingredients—all doughs, stocks, sauces, dressings, and prep items are made entirely from scratch in-house, alongside our own meat breakdown and filleting.

The Role

Reporting directly to the owner, your core responsibilities include:

• Preparing, seasoning, and cooking food to order across the full service menu
• Preparing doughs, stocks, sauces, and dressings from raw ingredients
• Portioning, butchering, and filleting whole meats and poultry in-house
• Selecting and ordering stock, managing supplier relationships, and controlling food costs
• Upholding stringent hygiene, prep standards, and clean-down routines across all stations
• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management, or an equivalent qualification/experience meeting ANZSCO skill level requirements for Cook
• Current, valid Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Minimum 1 year of cook experience in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant
• Proven ability to produce scratch-made stocks, sauces, and components
• Hands-on butchery, trimming, and portioning skills with primal meats and whole poultry
• Strong operational knowledge of HACCP protocols and food safety compliance
• Full availability across evenings, weekends, and peak trade periods
• Practical experience working with wood-fired pizza ovens and fresh pasta production

Remuneration & Conditions

• Base Salary: $82,000 per annum + statutory superannuation

Employer Details

Advertised by Cann River Hospitality Pty Ltd

ABN: 43 667 030 051

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, seasoning, and cooking food to order across the full service menu
• Preparing doughs, stocks, sauces, and dressings from raw ingredients
• Portioning, butchering, and filleting whole meats and poultry in-house
• Selecting and ordering stock, managing supplier relationships, and controlling food costs
• Upholding stringent hygiene, prep standards, and clean-down routines across all stations

Skill & Experience

• Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Kitchen Management, or an equivalent qualification/experience meeting ANZSCO skill level requirements for Cook
• Current, valid Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
• Minimum 1 year of cook experience in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant
• Proven ability to produce scratch-made stocks, sauces, and components
• Hands-on butchery, trimming, and portioning skills with primal meats and whole poultry
• Strong operational knowledge of HACCP protocols and food safety compliance
• Full availability across evenings, weekends, and peak trade periods
• Practical experience working with wood-fired pizza ovens and fresh pasta production