About the Business

Turramurra Italian Pty Ltd is a newly established entity formed as part of the restructure and future planning of the Farina Pizzeria brand.

Farina Pizzeria operates in the Italian restaurant and pizzeria sector, with a strong focus on quality Italian food, traditional flavours and consistent customer service.

As part of our operational requirements, we are currently seeking two suitably qualified and experienced Italian Cooks to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis.

About the Positions

We are looking for 2 experienced Cooks who have a sound understanding of Italian cuisine and are confident working in a busy and fast-paced commercial kitchen.

The successful applicants will work as part of our kitchen team and will be expected to maintain consistency in food preparation, cooking, presentation, hygiene and service standards.

Key Duties The successful applicants will be responsible for duties including:

- Preparing and cooking a range of Italian dishes in accordance with established recipes and restaurant standards;
- Preparing ingredients and undertaking mise en place for daily lunch and/or dinner service;
- Preparing pasta dishes, sauces, entrees and other Italian menu items;
- Assisting with pizza preparation and other kitchen sections as required;
- Checking the quality and freshness of ingredients before preparation and service;
- Monitoring food during preparation and cooking to maintain consistency in taste, portion size and presentation;
- Ensuring food is stored appropriately and assisting with stock rotation and stock control;
- Minimising food wastage and assisting with effective use of kitchen ingredients;
- Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen environment;
- Complying with food safety,



hygiene and workplace health and safety requirements; and
- Working effectively with chefs, cooks, kitchen hands and front-of-house staff during busy service periods.

Qualifications and Experience To be considered for the positions, applicants should have:

- Relevant qualifications in Commercial Cookery or a related field; and/or
- Relevant practical experience working as a Cook in a commercial restaurant environment;
- Previous experience with Italian cuisine, preferably in an Italian restaurant or pizzeria;
- Knowledge of Italian food preparation, pasta, sauces and other traditional Italian dishes;
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment;
- Good understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene requirements;
- Ability to work effectively as part of a kitchen team; and
- Availability to work a flexible full-time roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

Local Applicants Encouraged to Apply

Our preference is to recruit suitably qualified workers from the Australian labour market. Australian Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents who meet the requirements of the positions are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants currently residing in Australia on a temporary visa must have full-time work rights and must be available to attend an in-person interview as part of our recruitment and selection process.





Applicants applying from overseas may also apply where they possess suitable qualifications and relevant experience. However, applicants should not assume that employer sponsorship will be offered merely by submitting an application.

Immigration and Work Rights Information

All applicants must clearly state their current Australian immigration and work-rights status when submitting their application.

Please state whether you are:

- an Australian Citizen;
- an Australian Permanent Resident;
- currently in Australia on a temporary visa – please specify your visa subclass, visa expiry date and current work rights; or
- currently residing outside Australia.

Applicants currently in Australia who hold a temporary visa must have appropriate full-time work rights for the position.

Failure to provide your current immigration/work-rights status may result in your application not progressing to the next stage of recruitment.

How to Apply

If you have the required qualifications and experience and are interested in joining the Farina Pizzeria team, please submit your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining:

- Your relevant qualifications;
- Your experience as a Cook;
- Your experience working with Italian cuisine;
- Your current location;
- Your availability to commence full-time employment; and
- Your current Australian immigration and work-rights status.

Two full time Cook positions are available.

Shortlisted applicants who are currently residing in Australia must be available to attend an in-person interview.

Only applicants who meet the requirements of the positions will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Pay: $79,560.00 per year

Benefits

- Free food
- Visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person

📌 Cook (North Turramurra)
🏢 TURRAMURRA ITALIAN
📍 North Turramurra