Downtown Albury Pty Ltd
Business Name: Downtown Pizzeria
Address:472 Dean Street, Albury NSW 2640
Position: 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, current 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 Modern 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 environment.
- Good organisational, time‑management and communication skills.

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