Job Description
FULL-TIME COOK – ITALIAN RESTAURANT TÁVOLA Restaurant is seeking an experienced and reliable Cook to join our kitchen team in Bentleigh, Victoria. Employer: TAVOLA HOSPITALITY PTY LTD trading as TÁVOLA Restaurant Location: 309 Centre Road, Bentleigh VIC **** Position: Cook – ANZSCO ****** Employment type: Full‐time, permanent Hours: 38 hours per week Salary: $80,000 per annum plus superannuation
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About the role
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The successful candidate will work as part of our kitchen team, preparing and cooking high-quality Italian food while maintaining TÁVOLA's standards of consistency, presentation, food safety and service.
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Key responsibilities
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Preparing and cooking dishes according to restaurant recipes and standards
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Examining ingredients and food products to ensure quality and freshness
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Organising mise en place and managing an allocated kitchen section during service
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Operating and regulating ovens, grills and other commercial cooking equipment
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Portioning, plating and garnishing dishes consistently
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Preparing dishes for guests with allergies or special dietary requirements
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Maintaining correct food storage,



stock rotation and temperature‐control procedures
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Complying with all food‐safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements
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Assisting with menu planning and estimating food requirements
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Monitoring portions, stock levels and food waste
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Supporting and training junior kitchen staff when required
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Working collaboratively with the kitchen and front‐of‐house teams
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Requirements
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A relevant commercial cookery qualification or equivalent professional experience
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At least one year of relevant experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen
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Sound knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and kitchen operations
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Experience with Italian cuisine is highly regarded
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Strong attention to quality, presentation and consistency
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Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills
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Ability to work effectively in a rapid‐paced restaurant environment
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Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
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📌 Full-Time Cook - Italian Restaurant (Victoria)
🏢 Rashi Joshi
📍 Victoria