Pizza Chef

Mondo Di Pasta & Pizza; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship after 6 months

Job summary

Mondo Di Pasta & Pizza at QV in Melbourne is seeking a passionate Pizza Chef to join our kitchen team as we open a new venue. You will hand-stretch dough, manage fermentation, prepare ingredients and cook pizzas to a high standard, while keeping a clean, efficient workstation in a busy service.

We offer a supportive kitchen environment with room to grow, and competitive hourly rates based on experience, approximately 38–40 hours per week to start, plus sponsorship after 6 months for the right

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pizza Chef or similar role.
• Confident with hand-stretching dough.
• Strong understanding of pizza preparation, cooking and service.
• Reliable and punctual under pressure.
• Team player with positive attitude and attention to detail.
• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Hand-stretch pizza dough confidently and consistently.
• Prepare and handle dough with fermentation knowledge.
• Prepare fresh ingredients and maintain high food quality standards.
• Cook and finish pizzas to a consistently high standard.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation.
• Work efficiently during busy service as part of a supportive kitchen team.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures.

Skills

Hand-stretch dough

Pizza preparation

Team player

Attention to detail

Punctual

Job description

Mondo Di Pasta & Pizza at QV is looking for a passionate and experienced Pizza Chef to join our kitchen team. We are opening a new venue end of November, there will be a sponsorship opportunity after 6 months for the right person. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, understands quality pizza making, and can consistently produce great pizzas in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Hands-on experience stretching pizza dough by hand is essential. We are looking for a chef who is confident handling dough, understands proper stretching techniques, and can deliver consistent results during busy service.

Key responsibilities

Hand-stretch pizza dough confidently and consistently.

Prepare and handle pizza dough with an understanding of fermentation and dough quality.

Prepare fresh ingredients and maintain high food quality standards.

Cook and finish pizzas to a consistently high standard.

Maintain a clean, organized and well-presented workstation.

Work efficiently during busy service periods as part of a supportive kitchen team.

Follow food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures.

About you

Previous experience working as a Pizza Chef or in a similar role.

Confident with hand-stretching pizza dough — this is a must.

Strong understanding of pizza preparation, cooking and service.

Reliable, punctual and able to work well under pressure.

A team player with a positive attitude and attention to detail.

Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.

Fulltime employment with approximately 38 to 40 hours per week to start.

Additional hours as business picks up over summer.

A supportive kitchen environment.

An opportunity to develop your skills and grow with the business.

Competitive hourly rates based on experience, in line with applicable award requirements.