Pizza Maker

Farina 00 Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Farina 00 Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Pizza Chef (Pizzaiolo) to join Circa 900 and maintain authentic Italian-style, wood-fired pizzas in a fast-paced kitchen.

You will hand-stretch dough, top and cook pizzas to our standards, and operate a wood-fired oven with a focus on consistency and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with wood-fired or high-temperature ovens is valued.
• Able to stretch dough by hand.
• Understanding of pizza preparation and cooking.
• Ability to work quickly under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stretch pizza dough by hand
• Top and cook pizzas consistently to our standards
• Operate and manage a wood-fired pizza oven
• Prepare ingredients and complete daily kitchen prep
• Maintain quality, presentation and portion control
• Keep the pizza section clean, organised and food-safe
• Work efficiently during busy service periods
• Assist with stock rotation and kitchen organisation
• Work closely with chefs and front-of-house staff

Skills

Wood-fired ovens

Dough stretching

Pizza prep

Work under pressure

Communication & teamwork

Cleanliness & food safety

Job description

Circa 900 is looking for an experienced Pizza Chef / Pizzaiolo to join our team. We specialise in authentic Italian-style, wood-fired pizza and are looking for someone who can consistently produce high-quality pizzas in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and stretch pizza dough by hand
• Top and cook pizzas consistently to our standards
• Operate and manage a wood-fired pizza oven
• Prepare ingredients and complete daily kitchen prep
• Maintain quality, presentation and portion control
• Keep the pizza section clean, organised and food-safe
• Work efficiently during busy service periods
• Assist with stock rotation and kitchen organisation
• Work closely with chefs and front-of-house staff

About you

• Experience with wood-fired or high-temperature pizza ovens highly regarded
• Confident stretching dough by hand
• Strong understanding of pizza preparation and cooking
• Ability to work quickly under pressure
• Good communication and teamwork
• Reliable, punctual and professional
• Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety