Full-Time Cook – Vaporetto Bar & Eatery (Hawthorn)

- Employer: ElPiet Projects Pty Ltd T/A Vaporetto Bar and Eatery
- Location: Hawthorn VIC 3122
- Employment type: Full-time (38 hours per week, rostered, including evenings and weekends)
- Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 per year, plus superannuation

About the role

Vaporetto Bar & Eatery is seeking an experienced, qualified Cook to join our busy kitchen team in Hawthorn. You will prepare and present high-quality dishes to our menu standards, working closely with the head chef and kitchen team.

Key duties

- Check the quality and freshness of ingredients and food on delivery and during service
- Operate and monitor ovens, grills, fryers and other cooking equipment, controlling temperatures
- Prepare, cook, season and plate dishes to menu specifications, including sauces and garnishes
- Portion food consistently and maintain presentation standards
- Prepare meals for special dietary and allergen requirements




- Store food correctly in temperature-controlled areas in line with HACCP and food safety requirements
- Assist with menu planning, stock ordering and estimating food requirements
- Supervise and train junior kitchen staff and apprentices
- Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen

Skills and experience required

- AQF Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (or higher), or an equivalent qualification
- Minimum 2 years’ recent full-time experience as a Cook in a commercial kitchen (adjust to the actual requirement; it must match the nominated position)
- Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen management
- Ability to work efficiently, and as part of a team, in a quick-paced kitchen
- Valid work rights in Australia, or eligibility to be sponsored

How to apply

Email your resume, copies of qualifications and details of three recent referees to [email protected].

📌 Full-Time Cook (Hawthorn)
🏢 ELPIET PROJECTS
📍 Hawthorn