PIZZA MASTERS GROUP PTY LTD Full-Time Chef – Pizza Masters, Melton West PIZZA MASTERS GROUP PTY LTD is seeking an experienced Full-Time Chef to join its busy kitchen team at Pizza Masters, 523–531 High Street, Melton West VIC 3337.

Position: Chef Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: 523–531 High Street, Melton West VIC 3337 Salary: $80,000 to $85,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience Pizza Masters is a busy hospitality business in Melton West offering a broad Italian and contemporary menu. The restaurant serves traditional and gourmet pizzas, pasta and risotto dishes, parmas, schnitzels, seafood, burgers, wings, sides, salads and desserts. Its menu includes dishes such as Carbonara, Bolognese, Marinara, Lamb Ragu, Beef Lasagne, seafood pizzas, prosciutto pizza, chicken and seafood mains, loaded parmas and creamy garlic king prawns.

We are seeking a skilled Chef who can manage a diverse menu, maintain consistency across a high-volume kitchen and contribute to the ongoing quality and development of our food offering.

About the Role The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing, cooking and overseeing a wide range of Italian and contemporary dishes while maintaining high standards of taste, presentation, food safety and kitchen efficiency. This is a hands-on Chef position suited to someone with strong commercial kitchen experience and proven ability to work across a broad menu, including pizza, pasta, risotto, meat, chicken, seafood and main-course dishes.

Benefits Competitive salary of $80,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation. Stable, full-time and long-term employment. Opportunity to work across a broad and established menu.



Supportive team setting in a busy and established hospitality business. Task &

responsibilities Prepare, cook and present a wide variety of Italian and contemporary dishes in accordance with established recipes and quality standards. Prepare traditional and gourmet pizzas using appropriate dough, sauces, toppings and cooking techniques. Prepare pasta and risotto dishes, including sauces such as Napoli, Bolognese, creamy garlic, marinara and other house-style sauces.

Cook and present main courses including parmas, schnitzels, chicken dishes, seafood dishes and other restaurant meals. Prepare and cook seafood including prawns, calamari, mussels, scallops and fish where required by the menu. Prepare marinades, sauces, fillings, stocks, accompaniments and garnishes for daily service.

Monitor food preparation, cooking temperatures, portioning and presentation to ensure consistency and quality. Assist with menu planning, development of specials and refinement of existing dishes. Check the quality and freshness of ingredients and ensure appropriate storage and stock rotation.

Assist with ordering, stock control, waste minimisation and kitchen cost management. Coordinate kitchen workflow during busy service periods to ensure meals are prepared efficiently and on time. Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety.





Guide and support cooks and junior kitchen staff as required. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen equipment, preparation areas and storage facilities Qualification &

experience Relevant Diploma or Certificate IV qualification in Commercial Cookery or a related field. Minimum 2 years of relevant full-time experience as a Chef. At least 2 years of Italian cuisine experience is required. Proven experience working with a broad menu including pizza, pasta, risotto, parmas, seafood, chicken and other main-course dishes. Strong knowledge of Italian cooking methods, sauces, ingredients and food preparation techniques.

Experience in a busy, high-volume restaurant kitchen. Ability to maintain consistency in food quality, portioning and presentation. Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and stock control. Ability to work effectively under pressure and lead or support kitchen staff during busy periods. Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high culinary standards.

How to Apply Please submit your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications, relevant Chef experience and experience in Italian cuisine. Applicants should clearly demonstrate their experience working across a diverse menu, including pizza, pasta, risotto, seafood and main-course dishes. Applications will remain open for a minimum period of 4 weeks from the date of publication of this advertisement. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Salary: $80000-85000 Job Publish: 14-10-2026 Job Expire: 13-11-2026 Apply on: Full-Time Chef required to start ASAP at Busy Pizza Masters Restaurant, Melton West , Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.

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