Italian Cuisine Specialist Cook — Full-Time

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

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.