Cook / Pizza Chef – La Pizzeria Italiana
Location: Beaumaris
Employment Type: Full-time (min 35 hours/week)
We're La Pizzeria Italiana, a family-owned Italian restaurant passionate about serving authentic, fresh, and delicious Italian food. We're looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Pizza Chef/Cook to join our friendly kitchen team.
About the role
You'll be preparing and cooking a variety of Italian dishes, with a focus on traditional Italian pizza and pasta, ensuring every plate meets our high quality and presentation standards.
Responsibilities
* Prepare pizza dough, sauces, and toppings to our recipes, as well as prep for other dishes.
* Cook pizzas and other dishes efficiently during service
* Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment
* Assist with stock control and ordering
* Work closely with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations
About you
* Previous experience as a pizza chef and cook (Italian cuisine)
* Knowledge of dough preparation and woodfired/stone oven operation
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality
* Team player with good communication skills
* Passion for food and attention to detail
* Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience as a Pizzaiolo / Pizza Chef
* Must be able to hand-stretch artisanal pizza dough
* Excellent communication and presentation
* Time management and organisational skills
* Strong work ethic and a "can do" attitude
* Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
* Understanding food safety standards
* Must be able and willing to work rotating roster including weekend & public holiday
Why us?
We are a fun, family-style team that makes every shift enjoyable.
Great vibes in a busy, authentic Italian pizzeria
Staff meals of course
Flexible hours and steady shifts to suit your lifestyle
A place where your skills are celebrated, and you can keep learning on the job
A stable and supportive workplace with consistent hours
The chance to work in a traditional Italian kitchen using quality ingredients and top of the range pizza oven (Marana)
Opportunities to grow your skills and take pride in authentic craftsmanship
A respectful, team-oriented environment where your experience is valued
Competitive pay and long-term stability in a well-established business
Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you'd be a great fit for La Pizzeria Italiana.