Zindabad Pty Ltd

Position Title: COOK

Employment Type: Full time

Address- Belgrave VIC 3160, Australia

$80,000 - $90,000 per annum (Plus Superannuation)

About the Role

LA Collina Pizzeria Restaurant (Zindabad Pty Ltd) is a well-established, family-friendly Italian restaurant located in the heart of Belgrave, Victoria. The business features a diverse menu centered on pizzas, scratch-made pastas, desserts, risottos and hearty meat and seafood mains, supported by a strong dual-revenue model of local takeaway/home delivery and licensed dine-in services. Its high-volume kitchen requires a skilled, full-time cook capable of mastering Italian cuisines operations, multi-sauce pan cooking, and efficient high-volume prep to maintain the generous portions and consistent quality the brand has delivered for over four decades.

Key Responsibilities

- Strong knowledge of Italian-style cooking methods, fresh ingredients and commercial kitchen equipment.
- Experience preparing pizza dough, sauces, toppings and complementary dishes in accordance with recipes and established quality standards.
- Ability to accurately measure ingredients, manage preparation times, regulate cooking temperatures and maintain consistent portion sizes.
- Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergen controls and appropriate storage of fresh, prepared and cooked ingredients.
- Competence in operating pizza ovens, mixers, grills,



fryers and other commercial kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
- Strong attention to detail, time management, organisation and problem-solving skills, particularly during busy service periods.
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced pizzeria kitchen environment.

Essential Requirements

- Minimum of 1 year’s relevant experience as Cook or in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of pizza preparation, Italian-style cooking techniques, ingredients and commercial kitchen equipment.
- Experience preparing pizza dough, sauces, toppings and other menu items while maintaining consistent quality and presentation.
- Ability to measure ingredients, prepare food to recipe specifications, control cooking temperatures and manage portion sizes.
- Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and appropriate storage of fresh and prepared ingredients.
- Knowledge of operating pizza ovens, grills, mixers, fryers and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Strong attention to detail, time management, organisation and the ability to maintain quality during busy service periods.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a fast-paced pizzeria kitchen team.

How To Apply

Applicants should submit their resume together with a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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