Full Time CookToscano'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 Opportunity
Hours: ***** 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 secure 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