Goofy's Pizza House Pty Ltd Goofy’s Pizza House Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled, reliable and dedicated Cook to join its kitchen team in Essendon, Victoria. The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing, seasoning and cooking pizzas, pasta, entrees and other menu items, examining ingredients to ensure quality, regulating cooking equipment temperatures, and maintaining food quality and presentation. The role will also involve ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards in a busy restaurant environment.

About the Role This is a full-time position within Goofy's Pizza House, which operates a restaurant specialising in Italian-Australian cuisine, including pizza and pasta dishes, alongside Australian cuisine favourites and staples. The successful applicant will undertake food preparation and cooking duties, ensuring that menu items are prepared in accordance with established recipes, cooking methods and quality standards.

Benefits The proposed salary is between $75,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation. Employment advantages and entitlements will be provided in accordance with applicable employment conditions and the National Employment Standards.

The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to work in an established restaurant. Task & responsibilities Examining food ingredients and supplies to ensure freshness, quality and suitability for preparation and cooking. Preparing, seasoning and cooking pizzas, pasta, entrees and other menu items in accordance with established recipes and restaurant requirements.

Regulating and monitoring the temperatures of ovens, pizza ovens, grills,



fryers and other cooking equipment to ensure food is properly cooked. Applying appropriate cooking methods and techniques to prepare food to the required quality, taste and consistency. Seasoning food during preparation and cooking to achieve the required flavour and quality.

Portioning cooked food, arranging dishes for service and adding appropriate sauces, gravies and garnishes. Preparing and cooking menu items to accommodate special dietary requirements, where required. Monitoring food quality, taste, freshness, portion sizes and presentation before dishes are served.

Storing ingredients and prepared food in appropriate temperature-controlled facilities in accordance with food safety requirements. Estimating ingredient requirements and assisting with ordering food supplies to maintain adequate stock levels. Monitoring food storage, stock rotation and portion control to minimise food wastage.

Maintaining clean and hygienic kitchen workstations, cooking equipment, utensils and food preparation areas. Ensuring compliance with applicable food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards throughout food preparation and cooking activities.



Coordinating with other kitchen staff to ensure food orders are prepared accurately and within required service times.

Following established recipes, food preparation procedures and kitchen requirements to maintain consistency across the restaurant's menu items. Qualification & experience Relevant qualifications in Commercial Cookery or equivalent relevant experience. Relevant experience as a Cook in a restaurant or similar dining establishment.

Demonstrated experience preparing and cooking pizzas, pasta, entrees and other menu items. Knowledge of food preparation methods, cooking techniques, seasoning and food presentation. Ability to operate and regulate commercial cooking equipment, including ovens, grills and fryers.

Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation and appropriate food storage procedures. Understanding of ingredient preparation, portion control and stock rotation. Good communication, time management and teamwork skills.

Ability to work efficiently and maintain consistent food quality in a fast-paced kitchen environment. About Company Goofy's Pizza House operates in Essendon and Keilor Park, Victoria, offering a range of pizzas and other menu items. The business focuses on food quality, efficient service and maintaining consistent standards across its kitchen operations.

The successful applicant will be based at the restaurant located at 1/200 Buckley Street, Essendon VIC 3040, Australia. Work Type: Full time Salary: $75000-85000 Job Publish: 13-11-2026 Job Expire: 13-12-2026 Apply on: Cook Job here! This job is brought to you by workinitiatives.com.au.

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