Downtown Albury Pty Ltd

Business Name: Downtown Pizzeria

Address: 472 Dean Street, Albury NSW 2640Position: Cook

Employment Type: Full-time

Annual Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 plus superannuation

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Cook to join our kitchen team at Downtown Pizzeria.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals, including Modern Australian cuisine and traditional and gourmet pizzas, while maintaining consistent food quality, presentation and hygiene standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities•Examine food ingredients and raw materials to ensure freshness, quality and suitability for preparation and cooking in accordance with established food safety standards.•Prepare, season and cook a variety of dishes, including Modern Australian cuisine, traditional and gourmet pizzas, pasta dishes and other menu items, following established recipes and quality standards.•Regulate and monitor the temperatures of ovens, grills, stovetops and other cooking equipment to ensure food is cooked safely and to the required standards.•Prepare pizza dough, sauces, toppings and pasta dishes, applying appropriate cooking techniques and seasoning food during preparation and cooking to achieve consistent flavour and quality.•Portion and plate cooked meals, adding appropriate sauces, gravies, garnishes and accompaniments to ensure consistency in presentation and serving standards.•Prepare and cook meals to accommodate special dietary requirements and customer preferences, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.•Participate in menu planning and development in consultation with the Chef,



including suggesting seasonal specials, new dishes and improvements to existing menu items.•Assist in estimating food requirements, monitoring ingredient usage, maintaining stock levels and implementing portion control measures to minimise food wastage.•Store food and ingredients in appropriate temperature-controlled facilities, ensuring proper handling, labelling, stock rotation and compliance with food safety requirements.•Assist in training and guiding junior kitchen staff and apprentices in food preparation, cooking techniques, food presentation, hygiene and safe food-handling practices.•Coordinate with the Chef and other kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation, timely meal service and consistent food quality during lunch and dinner operations.•Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, utensils and food preparation areas, ensuring compliance with HACCP principles, food safety regulations and workplace health and safety procedures.

Qualifications and Experience•Minimum Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery or an equivalent relevant qualification.•Preferably 1–2 years of relevant experience in a commercial kitchen.•Experience preparing Up-to-date Australian cuisine and traditional or gourmet pizzas would be advantageous.•Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures.•Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy restaurant workplace.•Good organisational, time-management and communication skills.

How to apply: Applications open on 02 November 2026 and close on 02 December 2026.

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