Full Time Cook
Toscano’s – Melbourne (Eastern Suburbs)

About Us

Toscano's is a thriving, high-quality gourmet grocery store located in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. We pride ourselves on offering the finest fresh produce and gourmet goods, and we are currently looking for a reliable Cook to join our kitchen team.

The Prospect

- Hours: 38-42 hours per week.
- Shifts: Day shifts only.
- Availability: Requires working at least 1 weekend day.

Purpose of the Role

You will support day-to-day kitchen operations by cooking bulk retail meals and traditional Italian specialty dishes. Your role is vital in maintaining high culinary standards and keeping our popular ready-to-eat displays fully stocked for our customers.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

- Bulk Cooking: Prepare and cook high-volume retail ready-to-eat meals daily.
- Italian Menu Specialties: Cook authentic traditional Italian dishes, including meatballs, cannelloni, lasagna, and signature sauces.
- Fried Production: Prepare and cook fried items efficiently, including chicken, pork, and cotoletta.
- Prep & Stock Runs:



Handle high-volume, repetitive meal prep and physically move stock up and down stairs as required.
- Hygiene & Safety: Maintain exceptionally clean, punctual, and safe work habits in line with food safety procedures.
- Teaching/training: Preparedness to teach and train less experienced members of the kitchen team.

Skills & Attributes

- Reliable & Punctual: Someone who shows up on time and maintains a clean, organized work environment.
- Experienced: Minimum 2 year of commercial kitchen experience handling high-volume cooking.
- Resilient: Comfortable and efficient when managing high-volume, repetitive kitchen prep.

Questions asked

Applicants will be required to upload a Resume/CV and share details about their working rights.

1. Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

2. This role requires carrying heavy items up a flight of stairs. Are you willing to do this?

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📌 Cook (Melbourne)
🏢 Toscano's
📍 Melbourne