Versachi Pizza + Wine Bar South Yarra is seeking an experienced and motivated Cook to join our team on a full-time basis at our busy Italian restaurant located in South Yarra, Victoria. The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and cooking menu items, supporting daily kitchen operations, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, and assisting with consistent food quality during service periods.

The role is suitable for a reliable and skilled Cook with experience in a commercial kitchen setting, particularly in preparing Italian-style dishes, pizzas, pasta, sauces, entrees, sides and other restaurant menu items.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

- Prepare and cook food in accordance with restaurant recipes, menu standards and customer requirements.
- Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, portioning, seasoning and organising food items before service.
- Cook Italian-style dishes, including pizzas, pasta, sauces, entrees, sides and other restaurant menu items.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation and cooking.
- Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation before dishes are served.
- Assist with receiving, storing and organising food supplies and kitchen stock.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen areas, equipment, utensils and workstations.
- Follow food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements at all times.
- Check freshness and quality of ingredients and report stock or quality issues to management.
- Support kitchen workflow during busy service periods to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner.




- Assist with reducing food wastage through proper storage, preparation and portion control.
- Work cooperatively with chefs, managers and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.
- Assist with basic stock rotation, labelling and food storage procedures.
- Maintain consistent cooking standards across dine-in, takeaway and delivery orders.

Skills and Experience Required

The successful applicant must have:

- Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience as a Cook or in a similar commercial kitchen role.
- Experience preparing and cooking food in a busy restaurant, café, pizzeria or similar hospitality environment.
- Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen operations and food presentation.
- Ability to prepare Italian-style dishes, pizzas, pasta and related menu items will be highly regarded.
- Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain food quality during peak service periods.
- Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a kitchen team.
- Availability to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Qualification Requirement

A Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma qualification in Commercial Cookery, Hospitality or a related field is required.

Salary: $79,000 - $81,000 per annum plus 12% superannuation

Hours: Minimum 38 hours per week

Work Location: In person

Pay: $79,000.00 – $81,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Free drinks
- Free food

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook (South Yarra)
🏢 Versachi Pizza + Wine Bar
📍 South Yarra