Cook – Full Time

Gelbison Pizzeria Ristorante | L'Aria Group Pty Ltd

Location: Bondi Beach, Sydney NSW
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 per annum + Superannuation

About Us

Established in 1987, Gelbison Pizzeria Ristorante is a well-established, family-owned Italian restaurant located in the heart of Bondi Beach. Known for our authentic Italian cuisine, quality ingredients and welcoming hospitality, we have built a loyal customer base over many years.

We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Cook to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis.

About the Role

The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of Italian dishes, ensuring consistency in food quality, presentation and kitchen operations. This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced Cook who can work efficiently in a busy restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare, season and cook a variety of Italian dishes, including pasta, pizza, meat, seafood and vegetable dishes, in accordance with established recipes and restaurant standards.
- Examine food ingredients to ensure freshness, quality and suitability for preparation.
- Prepare ingredients, including washing, cutting, portioning and marinating food items.
- Operate cooking equipment, including ovens, stovetops, grills and other commercial kitchen appliances.
- Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure food is prepared safely and consistently.
- Portion, plate and present meals in accordance with the restaurant's quality and presentation standards.




- Prepare food to accommodate customer dietary requirements and special requests.
- Assist with monitoring food supplies, stock rotation and appropriate storage of ingredients.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of cooking stations, equipment and food preparation areas.
- Follow food safety procedures, workplace health and safety requirements and established kitchen practices.
- Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared and served efficiently during busy service periods.

Skills and Experience

- Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery or a relevant qualification, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience working as a Cook in a commercial kitchen.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and cooking meals in a busy restaurant environment.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and protected food-handling practices.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining consistent food quality.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work effectively within a kitchen team.
- Experience preparing Italian cuisine will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary of $80,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation.
- Permanent full-time employment, 38 hours per week.
- Opportunity to work in a well-established Italian restaurant in Bondi Beach.
- Supportive and professional kitchen environment.

Apply Now

If you are a passionate and experienced Cook looking to join an established Italian restaurant, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant qualifications and cooking experience.

📌 Cook (Bondi Beach)
🏢 Gelbison Pizzeria Ristorante
📍 Bondi Beach