Wood Fired Pizza Maker – Full-Time
The Forge Pizzeria, Ballarat
Salary: $68,500 – $75,500 + Super (based on experience)
The Forge Pizzeria at Bendigo Brewery is on the hunt for a qualified and experienced Wood Fired Pizza Maker to join our passionate team on a full-time basis. If you love working with quality ingredients, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and know your way around a wood fired oven – we want to hear from you.
About the Role:
You'll be working closely with our kitchen team to prepare, cook, and serve high-quality wood fired pizzas at the renowned Bendigo Brewery. The role is primarily focused on kitchen prep and pizza making, and experience in a wood fired pizzeria is a definite advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing and cooking pizzas using a traditional wood fired oven
- Assisting in overall kitchen prep and maintaining high standards of food quality.
- Working as part of a close-knit team to ensure smooth kitchen operations
- Maintaining cleanliness, food safety, and presentation standards
- Overseeing a small kitchen team of mature age and junior staff
What We're Looking For:
At least 1–2 years of experience in a similar role or hospitality kitchen
Relevant qualifications or proven skills in food preparation and pizza making
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and confident in a busy kitchen workplace
A true team player with strong communication and time management skills
Why Join Us?
At The Forge, we take pride in delivering great food with great people. We offer a supportive, energetic environment with opportunities to grow and refine your craft in a well-loved local business.
If this sounds like you, apply now and become part of The Forge family.
📌 Pizza Maker
🏢 The Forge Pizzeria
📍 Bendigo