CHEF / COOK — PIZZA PREPARATION & SERVICE

Position: Chef / Cook (Pizza)

Reports to: Owner

Location: Tillage Pizza, Belmont

POSITION OVERVIEW
Responsible for food preparation and kitchen service, with a primary focus on pizza preparation, cooking and service. The role requires consistency, speed, cleanliness and attention to food quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare pizza dough, sauces, toppings and other menu components.
Portion and prepare ingredients for service and any catering/functions required
Stretch, top and prepare pizzas to Tillage Pizza specifications.
Operate the wood-fired pizza oven safely and efficiently.
Cook pizzas consistently to required quality and presentation standards.
Greet customers with a positive attitude and display professionalism and valuable customer service at all times (it is an open kitchen).
Operate as the food safety supervisor for the kitchen.
Maintain appropriate food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
Monitor ingredient levels and communicate stock requirements.
Minimise food waste through appropriate preparation,



storage and portion control.
Assist with opening and closing kitchen procedures.
Maintain a clean, organised and productive kitchen.
Work effectively with front-of-house staff during busy services.
Follow recipes, preparation procedures and operational standards.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Previous commercial kitchen experience preferred.
Pizza-making experience desirable.
Experience with a wood-fired oven desirable.
Robust understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
Good knife and food preparation skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

KEY ATTRIBUTES
Reliable, personably, excellent communication skills, trustworthy, organised, efficient, quality-focused, keen to learn new things and contribute to menu development and calm under pressure.

Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4.0 – 16.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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