Cook - Specialist Ethnic Cuisine(Italian)

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description
This job ad is posted by Comandini Migration Services on behalfof The Taste of Italy Cook - Specialist Ethnic Cuisine (Italian) The Taste of Italy Location: 3/52 Mitchell Street, Darwin City NT 0800 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 38-40 hours per week Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per annum plus superannuation,depending on experience About the Role

The Taste of Italy is seeking an experienced Cook specialising inItalian cuisine to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role requires hands-on preparation and cooking oftraditional Italian dishes using authentic recipes, ingredientsand cooking methods. The successful candidate will beresponsible for preparing high-quality Italian food, maintainingkitchen standards, supporting daily kitchen operations andassisting with menu planning.

Key Responsibilities

- Examine ingredients and foodstuffs to ensure quality andfreshness
- Prepare, cook and season traditional Italian dishes, includingpizza, lasagna, arancini, schiacciata, panzerotti, pasta anddesserts
- Follow authentic Italian recipes, preparation techniques andcooking methods
- Operate and regulate ovens, grills,



fryers and pizza ovens atcorrect temperatures
- Portion, plate and present food for service
- Store and handle food in temperature-controlled facilities inaccordance with food safety standards
- Prepare food to meet dietary requirements and customerrequests
- Contribute to menu planning and estimating foodrequirements
- Train and guide junior kitchen staff and apprentices in traditional Italian cooking methods
- Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and food safety standards in allfood preparation areas
- Work cooperatively with kitchen and front-of-house staff toensure efficient service

Skills and Experience The successful candidate must have:

- Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and traditional Italiancooking methods
- Experience preparing and cooking Italian dishes in acommercial kitchen environment
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy hospitalityenvironment
- Positive organisational and time management skills
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanlinessrequirements
- Ability to follow recipes, portion control standards and kitchen procedures

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📌 Cook – Specialist Ethnic Cuisine(Italian) (Darwin)
🏢 Comandini Migration
📍 Darwin