Pizza & Italian Kitchen Lead - Craft & Create

Labour Support Group; Geelong; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pizza Hot Spot in Corio, VIC is seeking an experienced Chef to join our team. You will lead kitchen operations, oversee prep and cooking of pizza, pasta and Italian dishes, and ensure consistent taste, quality and presentation across service periods.

Based in Corio, this full-time role offers an $80,000 annual salary plus superannuation, with scope for menu development, staff mentorship, inventory awareness and adherence to food safety standards in a busy, customer-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in cookery or hospitality.
• 12+ months experience in a commercial kitchen.
• 12+ months experience in menu planning and new dish planning.
• 12+ months experience in preparing food to dietary restrictions.
• 12+ months experience in preparing pizza dough and sauces from scratch.
• Pizza cooking experience using a pizza oven.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Ability to manage stock and par levels within budget.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Is punctual and able to follow instructions.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work area.
• Passion for the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of Pizza, Pasta and other Italian dishes with fresh ingredients.
• Ensure ingredients are fresh, stored properly, and handled to safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and prepare stations for service.
• Monitor food quality and presentation to meet restaurant standards.
• Assist in creating and developing new menu items.
• Operate kitchen appliances including combi ovens, deep fryers, grills, mixers, and blenders.
• Assist with inventory management and stock control.
• Adhere to food safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house staff for smooth service.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff on best practices and cleanliness.
• Review kitchen processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Menu planning experience

Pizza dough and sauce from scratch

Pizza oven experience

Multitasking

Staff supervision

Stock management

Fast-paced environment experience

Punctual and follows instructions

Clean and sanitized work area

Education

Cookery or hospitality qualification

Tools

Pizza oven

Combi ovens

Deep fryers

Grills

Mixers

Blenders

Job description

The Pizza Hot Spot in Corio, VIC is seeking an experienced Chef to join our team. You will lead kitchen operations, oversee prep and cooking of pizza, pasta and Italian dishes, and ensure consistent taste, quality and presentation across service periods.

Based in Corio, this full-time role offers an $80,000 annual salary plus superannuation, with scope for menu development, staff mentorship, inventory awareness and adherence to food safety standards in a busy, customer-focused setting.