Cook – Specialist Ethnic Cuisine(Italian)

This job ad is posted by Comandini Migration Services on behalfof The Taste of Italy Cook – Specialist Ethnic Cuisine (Italian) The Taste of Italy Location: 3/52 Mitchell Street, Darwin City NT 0800 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 38–40 hours per week Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 per annum plus superannuation,depending on experience About the Role The Taste of Italy is seeking an experienced Cook specialising inItalian cuisine to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role requires hands-on preparation and cooking oftraditional Italian dishes using authentic recipes, ingredientsand cooking methods. The successful candidate will beresponsible for preparing high-quality Italian food, maintainingkitchen standards, supporting daily kitchen operations andassisting with menu planning. Key Responsibilities • Examine ingredients and foodstuffs to ensure quality andfreshness • Prepare, cook and season traditional Italian dishes, includingpizza, lasagna, arancini, schiacciata, panzerotti, pasta anddesserts • Follow authentic Italian recipes, preparation techniques andcooking methods • Operate and regulate ovens, grills, fryers and pizza ovens atcorrect temperatures • Portion, plate and present food for service • Store and handle food in temperature-controlled facilities inaccordance with food safety standards • Prepare food to meet dietary requirements and customerrequests • Contribute to menu planning and estimating foodrequirements • Train and guide junior kitchen staff and apprentices in traditional Italian cooking methods • Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and food safety standards in allfood preparation areas • Work cooperatively with kitchen and front-of-house staff toensure efficient service Skills and Experience The successful candidate must have: • Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and traditional Italiancooking methods • Experience preparing and cooking Italian dishes in acommercial kitchen environment • Ability to work under pressure in a busy hospitalityenvironment • Good organisational and time management skills • Excellent teamwork and communication skills • Understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanlinessrequirements • Ability to follow recipes, portion control standards and kitchen procedures