Pizza Chef

Accor Apartments & Realty; Central Coast; Presencial; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Accor Apartments & Realty on the Central Coast is seeking a passionate Casual Pizza Chef (Pizzaiolo) to join our vibrant culinary team. You will craft authentic pizzas from scratch during peak services, events, and seasonal rushes, in close collaboration with the Sous Chef.

You should have hands-on pizza experience in busy kitchens, strong dough-handling skills, and familiarity with wood-fired, deck, or conveyor ovens.

Formación

• Hands-on pizza experience in a busy kitchen.
• Strong dough-handling and tossing techniques.
• Familiarity with commercial pizza ovens (wood-fired, deck, or conveyor).
• Food safety certificate / Food Handler’s Card.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Physical stamina to lift up to 20 kg.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare dough, hand-stretch and toss bases, and bake pizzas.
• Operate and monitor commercial pizza ovens to ensure quality.
• Ensure pizza section is prepped, stocked, and organized for rush periods.
• Assist other prep stations during quieter periods to maintain flow.
• Maintain clean stations and adhere to FIFO and food safety protocols.

Conocimientos

Pizza dough handling

Pizzaiolo experience

Line cook experience

Pizza ovens operation

Food safety

Casual shifts flexibility

Physical stamina

Herramientas

Pizza ovens

Descripción del empleo

Purpose

We are seeking a passionate, energetic, and reliable Casual Pizza Chef (Pizzaiolo) to join our vibrant culinary team. In this dynamic role, you will bring our menu to life during peak services, events, and seasonal rushes by crafting authentic, high-quality pizzas from scratch. Working closely with the Sous Chef, you will take pride in delivering exceptional taste and presentation in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh dough, hand-stretch and toss bases, assemble signature toppings with precision, and bake pizzas to perfection.


• Safely monitor and operate commercial pizza ovens to maintain consistent cooking quality and speed of service.


• Ensure the pizza section is fully prepped, stocked, and organized ahead of rush periods.


• Work in sync with kitchen leadership and assist across other prep stations during quieter periods to maintain service flow.


• Strictly adhere to food safety protocols, execute daily FIFO rotation, and keep workstations and equipment spotless.

Skills & Experience

• Proven hands-on experience as a Pizza Chef, Pizzaiolo, or Line Cook in a busy kitchen.


• Strong dough-handling technique (shaping, stretching, and tossing) and sharp knife skills.


• Practical familiarity with commercial pizza ovens (wood-fired, deck, or conveyor).


• Valid Food Safety Certificate / Food Handler’s Card.


• Flexibility to work casual shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.


• Physical stamina to thrive in a warm kitchen environment and lift prep supplies (up to 20kg).


• A collaborative mindset with clear communication skills and a strong work ethic.