Pizza Chef / Chef
Hospitality · Bentleigh, Melbourne VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview
Love working the pizza oven but can do much more in a kitchen? An experienced Pizza Chef is wanted who can show real hands-on skill in a professional kitchen and is happy to take on responsibility across a busy operation.
You will lead the pizza section and also help the main kitchen with prep and general chef work. Wood-fired cooking is at the heart of the food here, so solid technique, consistency and an eye for detail matter. Kitchen experience from the Philippines, the Middle East or elsewhere counts, as long as you can show a dependable work history, practical know-how and calm performance in busy services. There is room to share menu ideas and grow within the business, turning proven experience into your next career step.
Key Responsibilities
- Run the pizza section from prep right through to service
- Prepare, stretch and cook pizzas in wood-fired ovens, keeping quality, presentation and cooking standards the same every time
- Help with food prep and general jobs in the main kitchen, supporting how it runs day to day
- Cook with confidence from a progressive menu built around fresh produce
- Share practical ideas when new dishes are being developed
- Keep prep and service flowing smoothly
- Look after setup, changeovers, closing down and handing over
- Keep your workstation clean, organised and ready for service
- Follow food safety, hygiene and OH&S rules at all times
- Coordinate well with the kitchen crew and front-of-house staff
- Finish prep and service tasks within the time required
- Work on your own while being a positive part of the wider team, staying composed and steady when it gets busy
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 2 years of demonstrable experience as a Pizza Chef, Chef or in a similar role
- Proven hands-on experience using wood-fired ovens, with strong skills in preparing and hand-stretching pizza
- Demonstrated experience in a busy commercial kitchen
- Able to handle both pizza and general chef duties, with a practical grasp of food preparation and how a kitchen runs
- Able to contribute to menu development and new food ideas
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and OH&S standards
- Professional communication and people skills
- High standards for food quality and presentation, and a genuine interest in keeping kitchen standards high
- Strong attention to detail and good time management
- Able to work well without constant supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work together with a kitchen team, staying calm, reliable and professional in busy services
- Able to provide verifiable employment history and relevant experience
- Sponsorship is available for the right candidate, subject to eligibility
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