Cook – Specialist Ethnic Cuisine(Italian)

Comandini Migration; Darwin; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

The Taste of Italy is seeking an experienced Cook specialising in Italian cuisine to join our team in Darwin. This full-time, permanent role focuses on hands-on preparation of traditional Italian dishes using authentic recipes and methods.

Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen standards, assisting with menu planning, and training junior staff to ensure high-quality Italian cooking across busy service periods.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and traditional Italian cooking methods.
• Experience preparing and cooking Italian dishes in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy hospitality environment.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness requirements.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion control standards and kitchen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Examine ingredients and foodstuffs to ensure quality and freshness
• Prepare, cook and season traditional Italian dishes, including pizza, lasagna, arancini, schiacciata, panzerotti, pasta and desserts
• Follow authentic Italian recipes, preparation techniques and cooking methods
• Operate and regulate ovens, grills, fryers and pizza ovens at correct temperatures
• Portion, plate and present food for service
• Store and handle food in temperature-controlled facilities in accordance with food safety standards
• Prepare food to meet dietary requirements and customer requests
• Contribute to menu planning and estimating food requirements
• Train and guide junior kitchen staff and apprentices in traditional Italian cooking methods
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and food safety standards in all food preparation areas
• Work cooperatively with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service

Skills

Italian cuisine

Italian cooking

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Pressure tolerance

Job description

Cook - Specialist Ethnic Cuisine(Italian)

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description
This job ad is posted by Comandini Migration Services on behalfof The Taste of Italy Cook - Specialist Ethnic Cuisine (Italian) The Taste of Italy Location: 3/52 Mitchell Street, Darwin City NT 0800 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 38-40 hours per week Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per annum plus superannuation,depending on experience About the Role

The Taste of Italy is seeking an experienced Cook specialising inItalian cuisine to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role requires hands-on preparation and cooking oftraditional Italian dishes using authentic recipes, ingredientsand cooking methods. The successful candidate will beresponsible for preparing high-quality Italian food, maintainingkitchen standards, supporting daily kitchen operations andassisting with menu planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine ingredients and foodstuffs to ensure quality andfreshness
• Prepare, cook and season traditional Italian dishes, includingpizza, lasagna, arancini, schiacciata, panzerotti, pasta anddesserts
• Follow authentic Italian recipes, preparation techniques andcooking methods
• Operate and regulate ovens, grills, fryers and pizza ovens atcorrect temperatures
• Portion, plate and present food for service
• Store and handle food in temperature-controlled facilities inaccordance with food safety standards
• Prepare food to meet dietary requirements and customerrequests
• Contribute to menu planning and estimating foodrequirements
• Train and guide junior kitchen staff and apprentices in traditional Italian cooking methods
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and food safety standards in allfood preparation areas
• Work cooperatively with kitchen and front-of-house staff toensure efficient service

Skills and Experience The successful candidate must have:

• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and traditional Italiancooking methods
• Experience preparing and cooking Italian dishes in acommercial kitchen environment
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy hospitalityenvironment
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanlinessrequirements
• Ability to follow recipes, portion control standards and kitchen procedures